Hammer
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i picked up a katana 600 as a first bike and love it...
Beginner Bike
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+1 on the CBR
Wife has a 2011 CBR250R which I ride and I have an 06 650R. Both are excellent starter bikes. The CBR250R is super lightweight, which makes it easy to throw around, but lacks in acceleration. Personal, I prefer the 650R because it's nimble and quick. Because of your weight and size I think the 650R would be best.
I'm selling my 650R if you're interested. Reason for selling is I'm upgrading.
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I'm selling my 650R if you're interested. Reason for selling is I'm upgrading.
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00ninja
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Yea, was a shameless plug
But the 650R isn't such a bad choice for a beginner rider. I would short list it.
True, a 250 is a safer bet and won't get you into so much trouble, but you'll probably grow out of it in a few months. The CBR250R is tons of fun, but it's lacking in that pure acceleration category (speaking from experience). Don't get me wrong, a 650R is nothing compared to a SS, but it's no slouch either.
GS500F
SV650
Ninja 650
GSX650
Any of those. I started on a 500F next year and it's my comfy spot. I'd be more than happy to upgrade simply because I love power, but it has enough power to keep yourself easily ahead of the traffic without much trouble. Passing on the highway is it's only downside and it's top speed is kinda crappy (but it's way above the legal limit lol).
SV650
Ninja 650
GSX650
Any of those. I started on a 500F next year and it's my comfy spot. I'd be more than happy to upgrade simply because I love power, but it has enough power to keep yourself easily ahead of the traffic without much trouble. Passing on the highway is it's only downside and it's top speed is kinda crappy (but it's way above the legal limit lol).
killerkeith
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My 250's for sale...click my sig link for the ad.
Like I said, way above the street limit =P
Takes forever to reach up there btw. But then again, I'm comparing a GS500F to a Nissian GTR and BMW M3, neither of which I own but have driven because I have rich friends.
油井緋色;1751087 said:
I kind of miss my GS500F. It was a very forgiving bike, but was also very responsive, light(er) and easy to maneuver. Now that I have a CBR600, I just have to watch what I am doing even more than with GS500, the 600 does not forgive even little things. Give it too much gas in the corner on a wet road, well, lucky you if you stay upright. Dump the clutch by mistake - well, whoops, no problems on GS500... etc etc. I find that advices to take it nice and slow work fine with people who start on 600, but one little mistake, where nothing would have happened on 500, has the 600 down on the road.
Yeah, I'm aware of that. There have been times on my GS where I pop the clutch, or down shift too early. I realize on a bigger bike, my *** would have been on the floor.
...I still want to upgrade though!
Next year =(