my first motorcycle

yeah i dunno....i feel like a 650 may be a good cross between a big enough engine where i wont ever upgrade...but still tame enough for a beginner to start out on

 
see thats the thing...i dont have anywhere near the funds or patience to get a 250 try it out...ride it, lay it down or sell it, pick up a 650 or something and go from there....a friend of mine got a 600 after taking the safety driving course...he said for the first few months he took it easy, never rode on the highway and went from there and it turned out ok
Oh, heh. I was thinking you were some spoiled kid out to blow money on this. I had no idea you were getting a larger bike for the same reason I am. In that case good luck and check out ebay. Nearly every bike you can arrange to see in person and there are so great finds there this time of year. Sometimes a gem or two will show up on Craigslist too.

 
Considering the wait times on those motorcycle courses, you won't need a bike until then anyway. I'm getting mine early because that way I can get some driving time in on the backroads around where I live.

 
I know your are all in to the crotch-rockets around here (yes I was to, in my younger days) but now it's pure muscle, 100% American Made Harley Davidson. Twin-Cam 1450cc w/ andrews cams. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif Fast, loud and nasty, thats the way it is when you get old like me. My back would kill me getting back on a rocket. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif but I do miss it. If you go with a crotch rocket you must get the busa, no doubt about it. Here is a pic of my 02' Lowrider.

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Lots of times to be funny. I would say this isn't one of them. If this is your first bike look at a some of these (sv650, ninja 250, perhaps a good 500) Don't even think about R1 or 750's etc. Some people get the "oh I can start off slow till I get used to it". Those bikes basically have starting speed and fast...not much in between.

 
I know your are all in to the crotch-rockets around here (yes I was to, in my younger days) but now it's pure muscle, 100% American Made Harley Davidson. Twin-Cam 1450cc w/ andrews cams. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif Fast, loud and nasty, thats the way it is when you get old like me. My back would kill me getting back on a rocket. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif but I do miss it. If you go with a crotch rocket you must get the busa, no doubt about it. Here is a pic of my 02' Lowrider.

You are kidding right? Your telling someone who would be a novice to get one of the fastest street bikes out there (I know, its not the fastest but still the point is there)?!?! Thats plain dumb. Start off smaller (as my above post said) then after a year get a newer, faster bike.

Not to mention, there is a high possibility that you are going to lay this down. Wouldn't you rather lay down a cheaper bike?
 
Lots of times to be funny. I would say this isn't one of them. If this is your first bike look at a some of these (sv650, ninja 250, perhaps a good 500) Don't even think about R1 or 750's etc. Some people get the "oh I can start off slow till I get used to it". Those bikes basically have starting speed and fast...not much in between.

dont think i could get away with the 600rr? or stick to 500 or

 
dont think i could get away with the 600rr? or stick to 500 or
With your size yes, a 600. Actually really look at an sv650. Really great starting bike (nice power and good handling).

You could look at my bike too. I'm on a Ducati 900ss. The 900 throws you off as it sounds extreme, but honestly its not as quick as the 750's and r1's you have been reading about. Not to mention, its a duck //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif This is my first bike and it's working GREAT for me.

I'm glad your taking the MSF class too. I took mine at A.D. Farrows (local harley shop) and I am very happy that I did.
 
LOL @ My first bike and R1!!!!

thats crazy man, a 500r would be nice. at your size it should feel just right im 5'11" 230. A cbr f4i is also a pretty good starter bike aswell.

 
LOL @ My first bike and R1!!!!
thats crazy man, a 500r would be nice. at your size it should feel just right im 5'11" 230. A cbr f4i is also a pretty good starter bike aswell.
X2 on the F4I.

Here is a shot of my bike too.

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Edit: Always wear your safety gear. I wasn't moving in this photo...just posing for the camera for my fiance //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif I NEVER ride without jacket, armor installed, boots, helmet.

 
yeah...totally random question but when you move up in engine size does the overal size of the bike actually change...like would a larger cc engine bike be larger and more comfortable for a taller person vs a smaller bike....

i like that ducatti !!!

 
[quote name=Pl8er;3036578 You are kidding right? Your telling someone who would be a novice to get one of the fastest street bikes out there (I know' date=' its not the fastest but still the point is there)?!?! Thats plain dumb. Start off smaller (as my above post said) then after a year get a newer, faster bike.

Not to mention, there is a high possibility that you are going to lay this down. Wouldn't you rather lay down a cheaper bike?[/quote]

I was talking in general, if anyone should get a C/R it should be a busa. If the guy doesn't have any experience at all maybe he should learn somewhere else beside in the street and on a motorcycle that your A$$ isn't above your head when your riding it. Whether it's a 250cc, 500cc or a 750cc you learn to ride in the street, speed isn't an issue.

 
yeah...totally random question but when you move up in engine size does the overal size of the bike actually change...like would a larger cc engine bike be larger and more comfortable for a taller person vs a smaller bike....
i like that ducatti !!!
Yes, usually. Not always. Some of the high end racing bikes get lighter and sometimes a bit smaller (usually longer though). But normally you will find that total weight will go up as the CC goes up.

I put a 250-ninja before reading your size. The 250 WOULD NOT WORK. Actually, it would be just as dangerous as a race bike as you would be very uncomfortable and it would be difficult for you to move around quickly on it.

I got my ducati for 4500 out the door. Top speed is fast enough for me and it handles every twist and turn you can through at it.

 
I was talking in general, if anyone should get a C/R it should be a busa. If the guy doesn't have any experience at all maybe he should learn somewhere else beside in the street and on a motorcycle that your A$$ isn't above your head when your riding it. Whether it's a 250cc, 500cc or a 750cc you learn to ride in the street, speed isn't an issue.
I agree with you on the fact that he should learn on a course, not the streets. But a busha is a VERY fast bike. Its HP is actually more than many cars out there (155HP if I remember correctly) and it weighs in the 400lb range (maybe closer to 500). Just a very dangerous bike for a novice.

600 or 650 should be the way to go. Your not going to LOVE the 600, it won't pick up and fly with your body weight, but you don't want it to. Same with my Ducati. I want to just hammer that throttle and ignite, it doesn't let me, not designed for that. I'm glad too. Now, don't get me wrong, a few seconds holding it in 4th and I will get up to 100, but those rockets can crush that.

 
i see you suggesting either a 250 or 500cc....whats the difference between a 500 cc ninja and a CBR600?...i know 100cc but what is the difference when your talking about 100ccs?
There is a HUGE difference between the 500 Ninja and any 600 sports bike. The 500EX is a beefed up Ninja250. It has almost the same engine, but a little bigger. It's not like the normal sports bike motor. It's small, lightweight, and doesen't have a ton of power. Great beginner bike. Might I suggest a 600 Katana, another good beginner/Intermediate sports bike. But those are if you've road before, if youve never touched a bike, I would start with any 250-500cc bike.

 
There is a HUGE difference between the 500 Ninja and any 600 sports bike. The 500EX is a beefed up Ninja250. It's small, lightweight, and doesen't have a ton of power. Great beginner bike. Might I suggest a 600 Katana, another good beginner/Intermediate sports bike. But those are if you've road before, if youve never touched a bike, I would start with any 250-500cc bike.
X2 I forgot the katana, very nice bike. You ride Platestacker? Your size and weight would actually help him out if you have as you could give him more experience on the bikes handling (250). I'm 195 so he has a tad more weight than me.

Here is a shot of the sv650 as well. The SV's have a less agressive handlebar so you dont' lay down as much.

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X2 I forgot the katana, very nice bike. You ride Platestacker? Your size and weight would actually help him out if you have as you could give him more experience on the bikes handling (250). I'm 195 so he has a tad more weight than me.
Here is a shot of the sv650 as well. The SV's have a less agressive handlebar so you dont' lay down as much.
SV's are V-Twins so they don't require 9K+ RPMS to start making it's power. And yea I ride. I'm on my 5th bike I've owned, I love em. The only sports bike I've owned was a 03' ZX-9R a few years ago. And I modded it all to hell. I now have a VTX1800R. Will probely never go back to a sports bike again unless it's a 2nd bike and I already have a cruiser in the garage. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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