Buying a streetbike.. need advice!!!

[kiku2sleep]

Originally posted by 929PhoenixSquid



"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

True, you can kill your self on a scooter. Going with a big bore bike is just asking for trouble. Is it possible, yes. Is it recommended, oh hell no. I have seen quite a few people that have done this. About 2 out of 3 wreak the bikes pretty bad. You also look pretty stupid on a group rides when your 1k is getting spanked by a bike with almost half the CCs. Besides any squid can do supermans going down the highway About the car/bike thing, your right there is no comparing the two. It is a whole different ball game, hell it isn't even the same sport. I hate when people talk smack about how fast their bikes are when they have 1 ½in chicken strips. “yea! I can ride in a straight line and shift gears, WoHooo”