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efhondakid · 03-23-2008, 11:24 PM

Rode my friends 06 R6 today, love. The first time Ive been on a "real" streetbike, I say real because Ive rode my other friends supermoto bike a bunch of times. But is more oreintated to what Im used to, been riding/racing dirtbikes since I could ride a bicycle. It was just strange being on something that doesnt get into the powerband until 8K. My question is what would be a good first bike of my own, I dont want anything out of my capabilities.

jp_p5 · 03-24-2008, 11:51 AM

Well I would suggest a 600 if you really felt confident on your friends. But if you really haven't ridden street bikes a lot I would really suggest that you take a local riders safety course. They most likely have 250cc or 500cc bikes there for you to ride and you can get a good feel for those and a plus is that you will get a discount on your insurance for the course.

get_nick · 03-24-2008, 12:00 PM

depends on how much money you have and what you want to do with it. my first bike was a 2006 250r and i sold it and got a 2007 R6. love the R6.

if you have ever driven a honda, you should be familiar with high rpm engines. the R6 is a great bike, if you know how to ride it. it's basically track ready. i think it's great. the low rpm power makes it great for cruising and city riding, the higher rpm makes it great for twisties and tracks.

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reikoshea · 03-24-2008, 12:08 PM

I also had my R6 for about 6 months...then momma made me sell it.

Dirt bikes before that...Did driver's safety and then bought it...I was plenty comfortable riding it.

Celerity · 03-24-2008, 05:40 PM

I do nothing more with my 1200 that I wouldn't or couldn't do the same on a 600.

In other words, 600 is a great all-around size for an experienced rider. And the R6 is featherlight.

LS_VTEC · 03-24-2008, 06:24 PM

600rr.

evokilla@nadsny.com · 04-01-2008, 12:34 PM

^+1 to that one

Turbo&Auto · 04-01-2008, 12:38 PM

600's are great to start. Nice and light yet still plenty quick. I loved my fzr600 first bike

NissanNiNjA2nd · 04-11-2008, 04:33 PM

600 is about the end as far as most people can ride... most experienced riders still can't push the limits of a 600.

Recommend? Something that is EXTREMELY light and will run a mid 12ish 1/4.

EkSivik_99 · 04-24-2008, 05:03 PM

+2 on the 600rr beautiful bike to start on

Celerity · 04-26-2008, 10:08 AM

I took out my friend's 600 yesterday (The one he's selling.. I'll post up pics which are on my phone now) and it was a hoot. a tiny little bike, strung-out and and an absolute pip squeek to the 1200.

Loads of fun. You can learn on a 600 (although it would be scarier than it has to be) It's also a tiny little thing, which is funny because when he got it I had my 250 and I remember how daunting it looked to me.

He made it 100 feet on my bike before sidestanding it and cleaning out his shorts.

03-23-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 5,747 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 89' DX Hatch w/B16 Rep Power: 245	First ride R6 Rode my friends 06 R6 today, love. The first time Ive been on a "real" streetbike, I say real because Ive rode my other friends supermoto bike a bunch of times. But is more oreintated to what Im used to, been riding/racing dirtbikes since I could ride a bicycle. It was just strange being on something that doesnt get into the powerband until 8K. My question is what would be a good first bike of my own, I dont want anything out of my capabilities.

03-24-2008, 12:00 PM	#3
get_nick The G37.... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Washington State Age: 29 Posts: 9,992 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Black G37, '07 R6 Rep Power: 267	depends on how much money you have and what you want to do with it. my first bike was a 2006 250r and i sold it and got a 2007 R6. love the R6. if you have ever driven a honda, you should be familiar with high rpm engines. the R6 is a great bike, if you know how to ride it. it's basically track ready. i think it's great. the low rpm power makes it great for cruising and city riding, the higher rpm makes it great for twisties and tracks. Showoff Thread DO NOT ENTER __________________ I changed the page layout. let me know what you think. I need feedback. www.obamacies.com Last edited by get_nick; 03-24-2008 at 12:04 PM.

03-24-2008, 12:08 PM	#4
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,935 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	I also had my R6 for about 6 months...then momma made me sell it. Dirt bikes before that...Did driver's safety and then bought it...I was plenty comfortable riding it. Last edited by reikoshea; 03-24-2008 at 12:17 PM.

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03-24-2008, 11:51 AM	#2
jp_p5 MicWhop Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bristol, ct Age: 30 Posts: 467 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 07 Yamaha Warrior, 09 Versa Rep Power: 23	Well I would suggest a 600 if you really felt confident on your friends. But if you really haven't ridden street bikes a lot I would really suggest that you take a local riders safety course. They most likely have 250cc or 500cc bikes there for you to ride and you can get a good feel for those and a plus is that you will get a discount on your insurance for the course.

03-24-2008, 05:40 PM	#5
Celerity Cogito Ergo Sum Steampunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ¿umop apisdn Age: 33 Posts: 19,483 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 1972 Plymouth Satellite, 1988 Jeep Wrangler Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 348	I do nothing more with my 1200 that I wouldn't or couldn't do the same on a 600. In other words, 600 is a great all-around size for an experienced rider. And the R6 is featherlight.

03-24-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
LS_VTEC you get the BRAKE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2,619 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: all motor eg6 Rep Power: 44	600rr.

04-01-2008, 12:34 PM	#7
evokilla@nadsny.com Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 5	^+1 to that one

04-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#8
Turbo&Auto Nick Go FAST!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Burg, PA! Age: 28 Posts: 3,271 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: 09 Cobalt SS/TC Rep Power: 88	600's are great to start. Nice and light yet still plenty quick. I loved my fzr600 first bike

04-11-2008, 04:33 PM	#9
NissanNiNjA2nd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,607 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 40	600 is about the end as far as most people can ride... most experienced riders still can't push the limits of a 600. Recommend? Something that is EXTREMELY light and will run a mid 12ish 1/4.

04-24-2008, 05:03 PM	#10
EkSivik_99 Yea Ho FO SHo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton, Ks Age: 23 Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 99 civic Si, 99 R1 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 9	+2 on the 600rr beautiful bike to start on

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