Streetbike Selection

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

If he is asking about his first bike, and knows nothing about bikes, why the hell are you idiots suggesting a Gixxer 750? OP, I would say go for a Ninja to start out on, a 250 is a good starting bike, but if you want something that will last longer than one summer, get a Ninja 500.

Listen here dumbass. My first bike was a 2001 Suzuki GSXR 600. I was 21, 5'8" and 150 lbs. The following year I sold it and bought a GSXR 750. Ninja 500s are butt fucking ugly, and he will be dissapointed in the power.

 

[AlterEgo99 5,000+ posts]

I understand. First off let me say i wasn't totally serious myself on address the gayness.. as for the injuries i've heard all about it..it's scary stuff. i appreciate the sincere opinions. you wouldn't catch me without a helmet, esp driving anywhere more then 15 mins away but still I understand accidents do happen even with them on. If I had one, i'd do everything i could to avoid any damage. and of coarse no wheelies or racing and all that bullshit my peers form high school are doing now....
Not trying to prove anything to you guys with that ramble up there^^ js. again thanks for the thoughts

It's not YOUR driving that typically causes the accidents if your not driving around like a dumbass....most motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers who are either not paying attention or who just do not see you.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

and he will be dissapointed in the power.

How do you know?

I'm exactly your size, and I'm looking at a 50hp, 460lb bike...not going to win any races, that's for sure, but I'm not looking for tons of speed.

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

Listen here dumbass. My first bike was a 2001 Suzuki GSXR 600. I was 21, 5'8" and 150 lbs. The following year I sold it and bought a GSXR 750. Ninja 500s are butt fucking ugly, and he will be dissapointed in the power.

They dont look that bad IMO, and the newer 250s look pretty darn good honestly. If he gets like an 08 250 and rides it for a year, I can guarantee he wont lose any money reselling it the next year. Unless he crashes it of course. And really? A Gixxer to start on? IDC what you started on, a Ninja 250 or 500 is the number one starter bike. I mean the 250 can do the 1/4 mile in around 14 seconds, which is more than fast enough to start on. Thats faster than like 80% of the cars on the road. And the 500 will do it in the high 12s, which is getting into $50k+ car territory. I wouldnt wanna go any faster than that first starting out TBH.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

lulz. My beginner bike will most likely be an R1 here in a week or 2.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

They dont look that bad IMO, and the newer 250s look pretty darn good honestly. If he gets like an 08 250 and rides it for a year, I can guarantee he wont lose any money reselling it the next year. Unless he crashes it of course. And really? A Gixxer to start on? IDC what you started on, a Ninja 250 or 500 is the number one starter bike. I mean the 250 can do the 1/4 mile in around 14 seconds, which is more than fast enough to start on. Thats faster than like 80% of the cars on the road. And the 500 will do it in the high 12s, which is getting into $50k+ car territory. I wouldnt wanna go any faster than that first starting out TBH.

you dont need to spend 50K to get 12 second quarter mile timesbrah.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

Listen here dumbass. My first bike was a 2001 Suzuki GSXR 600. I was 21, 5'8" and 150 lbs. The following year I sold it and bought a GSXR 750. Ninja 500s are butt fucking ugly, and he will be dissapointed in the power.

What the fuck are you smoking? The 500 goes from 0 to 60 in about 3.5 seconds, how is that not enough power?

OP, I agree that a 250 or 500 is great for a starter bike. I actually learned on my old man's 380 which had a top speed of about 55mph (was geared for offroad) and just recently got my own bike (a ninja 500R). The 500 has more than enough get up and go in it, and like others have said, they hold their value well, if you take care of it, you can usually get most (if not all) of your money back out of it when you sell it.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

lulz. My beginner bike will most likely be an R1 here in a week or 2.

Well then when you stop posting we'll know why //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

Starting out on a 1000cc bike is just stupid IMO

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

you dont need to spend 50K to get 12 second quarter mile timesbrah.

Well, I meant stock, new cars. If you wanna talk about modding cars, you could do the same thing to the bike, for less, and have much better gains.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

Well then when you stop posting we'll know why //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif
Starting out on a 1000cc bike is just stupid IMO

No its not. Its not about the bike its about the rider. A beginner could start out on a Ducati 1198R and be fine. While a douche bag could start on a Ninja 250 and kill himself. Its about respecting the machine, road, and your limits. Deciding CC's for a beginner is like saying beginner audio people should be limited to 800 watts or something. Everyone is different.

And most likely if i stop posting, that will be the reason. lulz.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

Well, I meant stock, new cars. If you wanna talk about modding cars, you could do the same thing to the bike, for less, and have much better gains.

I could get into the 12's with 6K. Its easy enough.

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

No its not. Its not about the bike its about the rider. A beginner could start out on a Ducati 1198R and be fine. While a douche bag could start on a Ninja 250 and kill himself. Its about respecting the machine, road, and your limits. Deciding CC's for a beginner is like saying beginner audio people should be limited to 800 watts or something. Everyone is different.
And most likely if i stop posting, that will be the reason. lulz.

You keep telling yourself that, I know I thought the same thing when I was your age, glad I had parents to talk me out of it.

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

I could get into the 12's with 6K. Its easy enough.

And the bike costs 4k, soooo...you still fail to a beginner street bike.

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

No its not. Its not about the bike its about the rider. A beginner could start out on a Ducati 1198R and be fine. While a douche bag could start on a Ninja 250 and kill himself. Its about respecting the machine, road, and your limits. Deciding CC's for a beginner is like saying beginner audio people should be limited to 800 watts or something. Everyone is different.
And most likely if i stop posting, that will be the reason. lulz.

now I respect and and agree with your response, but when I think of doing that it makes no sense. Why would you buy a bike like that if you can't use all the bike can provide. Its a waste of money, not just in the bike but the insurance is outrageous for thoes! I would suggest you buy something used on craigslist. buy an old (1980 - 1995) honda, suzuki, yamaha, kawasaki 550 - 750 standard. they are cheap, plentiful, and generally reliable. join an online forum for them and learn the tricks to keep it running.

That's IMO the best way to get into riding!

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

And the bike costs 4k, soooo...you still fail to a beginner street bike.

Im talking cars, Im paying about 1500 for my R1, my boy owns a bike shop in GA with a rebuilders license so i can get a salvage insurance.