Buying a streetbike.. need advice!!!

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Originally posted by kiku2sleep
If torque is what you are looking for I would go with a TL1000 or a RC51 (not beginner bikes). IMO

"Beginner bike" is all relative. I know some guys that would kill themselves on an R6 just as easily as a GSXR1000. Lethal at any cc size depending on their reserve and temper.

Personally, my very first bike was 1 1998 VTR1000 Superhawk. I rode that badboy for over a year with 4,300 miles and never once felt like I was over my head. However, that does not mean I would "recommend it" to anyone as a first bike.

You are correct on the low-end power and torque. Nothing compares to a liter for that kind of power. However, if someone is used to driving a car and has no experence on a sportbike, even a Kawi 250 would feel amazingly quick to them. I know a friend who's owned nothing but late 60's Chevelles, GTO's, and Mustangs and he's beyond impressed with his GSXR600