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first things first call around for insurance!
if its your first bike stay away from supersport bikes stick with half naked bikes like the Kaw ZR7, Suzuki Bandit, Suzuki SV650
Im 20 its been over 4 years since I had my only speeding ticket and insurance on my 2000 Bandit 600 is $220 a year insurance for a CBR600 of the same year is about $1200-1400 a year on avg "I just called 5+ places last week"
the cheapst I found for a 98 Honda VTR1000 was $600 the highest was $3600
it all depends on what state and city you are in
theres two guys on the suzuki board I go to that were looking to buy busas
ones 24 with a wife and the other is 47 with wife and kids both have clean driving recs
the 24 year old was quoted 1200 a year the 47 year old "living in a different part of the country" was quoted 4700 a year
as far as your first bike goes the EX500 would be an ok bike but you would hate it after about 2 days "Ive been on a 2003 model" runs 12s "so the specs say" but its just so friggin tiny
my top pick for you would be one of the naked bikes TONS less to fix when you drop them and much cheaper to buy, insure, and keep up to date "oil and such"
Jeff
if its your first bike stay away from supersport bikes stick with half naked bikes like the Kaw ZR7, Suzuki Bandit, Suzuki SV650
Im 20 its been over 4 years since I had my only speeding ticket and insurance on my 2000 Bandit 600 is $220 a year insurance for a CBR600 of the same year is about $1200-1400 a year on avg "I just called 5+ places last week"
the cheapst I found for a 98 Honda VTR1000 was $600 the highest was $3600
it all depends on what state and city you are in
theres two guys on the suzuki board I go to that were looking to buy busas
ones 24 with a wife and the other is 47 with wife and kids both have clean driving recs
the 24 year old was quoted 1200 a year the 47 year old "living in a different part of the country" was quoted 4700 a year
as far as your first bike goes the EX500 would be an ok bike but you would hate it after about 2 days "Ive been on a 2003 model" runs 12s "so the specs say" but its just so friggin tiny
my top pick for you would be one of the naked bikes TONS less to fix when you drop them and much cheaper to buy, insure, and keep up to date "oil and such"
Jeff
highperboi
Senior Member
you know with those naked bikes, can you put a body on it later?? cuz the body makes it look so clean.
Accordturbo94
Senior Member
It sounds like no one here knows much about street bikes! Heres our group www.verticalmischief.com As for a bike to get get what ever one suits you! Dont let anyone tell you what to start on! A 600 right.... no you can own a 929 or a 1000 and not be a gear head and youll be safe! I personally owned a 929 for my first bike! However yes I am getting a Hayabusa but im not getting it because it will go 200 plus! Im streching it.. lowering it.. putting an air shifter on it and maybe a nitrous kit! Get the bike that fits you! Not what people tell you to!
Accordturbo94
Senior Member
Here was my bike... when It was at the dealership!
Accordturbo94
Senior Member
I never crashed on my street bike! This is 5 days after I over shot a jump on my kx125! ended up with a number three concusion, bruised everything, and a broken rib! I like it when my bikes not in the air! One wheel is fine! not all anymore!
Accordturbo94
Senior Member
I actually hit the ground so hard.. on my helmet i busted the chin bar off!
My neighbor bought an r6, laid it down 11 days after owning it and broke the fearing and cracked a tail light.
I'm with jeffie on this one, contact your insurance company before you buy a bike. I pay out the ass for my duck. Also go with something small, most likely under 600cc's. I had a Honda CBR600 for my first bike, and it was a great beginner bike. But then again, I already knew the overall concept of the clutch and shifting because I raced dirt bikes.
IF you do plan on buying a bike, please buy your proper equipment. I can't even stress how important it is.
BTW- heres my bike... 99 Ducati 748S
IF you do plan on buying a bike, please buy your proper equipment. I can't even stress how important it is.
BTW- heres my bike... 99 Ducati 748S
Accordturbo94
Senior Member
Get what you want!
Dustin_m
Member
Alright, first off the reason i was considering the motorcycle was then i could just buy a POS car, and then spend on a decent bike. As for my size im only 5-8, 170 lbs so kind off mid sized, my friends GSXR 750 fellt pretty good, didn't drive it but rode on the back. i sat on it and it felt nice and comfortable. I really would prefer a Suzuki or Honda, those i like best. Oh and what do you mean by half naked?? different style body?? show a pic if u can
see no lower fairing you can buy an after market one if you want to add it but since its a naked bike insurance is well thru my insurance company
my 600 naked VS a basic 600 YZF "not a R6" $220 a year for the naked one $1000-1200 a year for a 600cc CBR/YZF/GSXR
keep in mind thats not full coverage!
FZ1 did very good on the reviews and if you plan on riding your bike a lot "more then 100 miles a day" DO NOT GET A SUPERSPORT bike!!!!
most naked bikes have a more upright seating setup so you can ride for hours with no pain
many bandit riders do cross country rides
try that on a GSX-R600
I going to sell my bandit sooner or later so if you are in the area...
Jeff
liquid00meth
Senior Member
keep it in the family w/ a honda
new 600RR =
new 600RR =
Suzuki SV650S
if you want to keep it in the family check out the Honda CB900 its a full naked bike "no front fairing" but has an inline 4 900cc motor
it would make for a great dragbike
but for a starter bike it might be at tad to much power
insurance for me on a CB900 was 500 a year VS 1000-1200 for a 600cc full fairing bike
Jeff
