Buying a streetbike.. need advice!!!

[Mustangbelle306]

Originally posted by Unit 5302
There are obviously going to be seriously biased opinions when you ask about bikes. Just like we like Mustangs, the owners of their respective bikes are generally in love with their bike.

Stay away from the 900's, and don't believe what you read about the ZX9R. By today's standards it's a "touring" bike but that same bike 10 years ago would have ruled the pavement. I've seen ZX9R's with a pipe and a jet kit put down over 120hp longer than the Hayabusa. I'm talking like 3500rpms of between 120-135rwhp.

Yep! Everyone usually has their own personal preference when it comes to a bike brand or model. I personally love the Kawi I ride, she's been gentle to me in my learning stages Its always nice to have less to worry about and start on a 250 or 500, but financial constraints can sometimes make that impossible, since paying for a Mustang can be a full time hobby

In my short time being interested in sportbikes, I've come to learn that as usual, everyone has something to say about this bike or that bike, etc. The mags are good to read and get info about possible trouble spots with certain models and can serve as a good guide, but as a general rule, I say learn by your own experience. I claim to be knowledgable (and only a little at that!)only about the bike that I ride, because I've never had a chance to ride or fully experience any other model.

Just stick to a bike that offers a forgiving ride, and take that course! I can't offer much more advice, but I wish you luck Let us know which scoot you choose.