Wanting to get my first bike, seeking advice from the experienced.

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You're the same size as me. I have an sv650, and even when riding outside the law, I can keep up with liter bikes on the street. I can't match them in exit speed, but I can enter and corner just as fast.

That's what you get to think for not riding with me =)

But for the most part, it's true, most people can't ride SS bikes worth a damn.
 
youre definitely right about the speeds, and i do like the fact that I wouldnt have to be as weary of rocks and imperfections on the road on a supermoto. i think the only way for me to actually make a decision on this is to go ride a street bike, then go ride a supermoto again.

im not sure how i feel about the naked sv650s
though i have read the sport is a little quicker accelerating, due to a difference in gearing?
i also really like the sound of those with an exhaust :)

so as far as a streetbike, i think i have it down to an sv650 or an r6
if i do decide to get a supermoto, itll be a yz450f, no questions asked.

I ride off road on my sv. Granted I can't take sumo type roads, but I do gravel and dirt all the time. Grooved pavement? No problem. It's just learning how to do it, and learning on a dirtbike really helps.

Go ride an sv650 if you can. You'll like it.
 
That's what you get to think for not riding with me =)

But for the most part, it's true, most people can't ride SS bikes worth a damn.

Nah, these guys track ride mostly in I/B group. They're pretty good, but I'm still nowhere near their skill level. I'm hoping to do a few track days this year, I just linked up with a coach and he gave me a card/flier thing that has some info and a free suit rental. I dunno if I'll need the rental, I have a two-piece already, but it seems like a good way to get started.

I think someone getting a ss bike right out of the gate is a horrible idea. I absolutely never tell someone to get a ss, because if they're asking they don't know enough to make a good choice. DOn't get a ss bike. Get something you're comfortable on, coming from dirt, I'd suggest getting a small street bike first, then moving onto a larger sportbike in a few years.
 
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if you were lighter i would say ninja 250, but coming in at 180lbs
i'd recommend a ninja 500
plenty fast enough to get your in trouble
pretty comfortable bike for longer trips
good gas mileage
i had a blast on the one i rented out in RI this summer

they are nice all around bikes, nice look to em, good ride, fun
 
the new 2011 Ninja 500 is nice to look at. =)
The 250 was redesigned a few years ago, not sure why they held out for so long with the 500.
 
ive made up my mind, im going with an sv650.
the only problem now is insurance. ive been quoted 1900 for 12 months from state farm, 1600 for 12 months from progressive, and 679 for 12 months from an insurance company called victoria that my parents provider deals with. these are all quotes for JUST LIABILITY. i was wanting full coverage, but the quotes on those were obviously outrageous.

i got on geico.com, got a quote from them for 241.00/yr. liability only also.

reading on the sv forums, there are some people that have them insured for far less? what exactly do i need, and what would be the best way to go about it
 
make sure its got good medical coverage
and the people getting it for less, are probably not 21 years old

1900 from state farm should be full coverage AND a reach around for fucks sake
 
Go through the same place that insures your car. And call them up, don't believe the online quotes.

Look at McGraw Hill. I paid $650/yr with them, until I called up USAA (they insure my cars, apt, and personal belongings, AND I do all my banking with them) and they gave me significantly less per year, full coverage $250 deductable. Granted, I've been insured with them for 4 years now, and done my banking with them since 96.
 
Insurance = statefarm No one can beat state farm.

I pay 27ish a month with statefarm on my GSX-R1000.

Naked bike like an SV or Bandit for me full coverage is like 12-14 bucks =)
 
make sure its got good medical coverage
and the people getting it for less, are probably not 21 years old

1900 from state farm should be full coverage AND a reach around for fucks sake
i get excellent medical through my mom, i read that buying separate isn't necessary?
Go through the same place that insures your car. And call them up, don't believe the online quotes.

Look at McGraw Hill. I paid $650/yr with them, until I called up USAA (they insure my cars, apt, and personal belongings, AND I do all my banking with them) and they gave me significantly less per year, full coverage $250 deductable. Granted, I've been insured with them for 4 years now, and done my banking with them since 96.
i did call the insurance company. the problem is that its a company that deals with multiple insurances (my parents' choice, not mine). they quoted me on progressive, state farm, and victoria. all three were extremely expensive, and it was only for liability.
the progressive quote online is $679/yr for "full coverage" (everything except property damage liability)
Insurance = statefarm No one can beat state farm.

I pay 27ish a month with statefarm on my GSX-R1000.

Naked bike like an SV or Bandit for me full coverage is like 12-14 bucks =)
state farm quoted me 1600 for liability :(
i know my insurance is going to be slightly more expensive due to lack of experience on a bike, but god damn, id rather have them take an arm and a leg!
 
thats real fucking expensive for just liability

and double check your mom max medical limits
cause a few months in the hospital adds up REAL fucking fast
and our wonderful congress made it so you can't claim medical bills on bankruptcy so you're stuck with that shit for life
 
did you tell them that you have 11+ years of riding experience? and did you take a safety course?
 
my first was a GSXR 600. great bike to begin on

I disagree.

I'm pretty sure I'm faster than you in the twisties on my sv even if you were on a gsxr600. The idea is that you learn skills on a smaller bike, then you transition to a bigger, faster bike.

Let's look at it this way:

How many parents go out and buy their 16 year old a z06?
 
Some guys I used to work with recommended a liter bike even for a beginner; simply because "even though the 600 is fast, you'll want more power".

It should be noted, these guys do not take their bikes through turns. All they do is highway runs and cruise.
 
I rode with a guy on a brand new kawasaki 1000 one day. He said "If I knew you guys were going to be going on all this back roads shit, I wouldn't have come."
 
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