Best street bike for me?

[400grl]

Hey - I've been kicking around the idea of a street bike for a little while, and was just wondering what you all would suggest for a good bike for me - 5'10" and 135 lbs.....I would like something sporty but not something that totally lays me down all over the gas tank.....something that is well balanced, handles well and has enough spunk to make it fun, but not so much that I wheelie every time I shift gears.....(thinking around the 600 range to start out). I hate Harleys and Choppers - I like R6's, etc. My top 3 manufacturer preferences are Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki........and I would buy used, so if you can throw a year in there, too - that would be great!

So.......whatchya think? :D

[SlapNutz]

CuZ well let u rid on his sportere:macho :bandit:

[jgbailey57]

i've got a 96 Yamaha FZR 600 that sounds like what you're looking for. it's light, quick, economical, cool, and they don't cost alot. i paid $3500 for it 2 years ago and it had slightly over 5000 miles on it. check this out... www.fzrarchives.com

[JHF219]

Get the R6 Very nice bike !! handles GREAT !! and is strong throw on an exhaust system and your set to go !! i like the R6 im just a little big for it so i think when the time comes for me to get a bike im getting an R1 !!

Please dont start on the fact its a yamaha !! its just a nice bike in my opinion!!

[infantry317]

I know Ninja 600's are a sport bike that are way easy to handle.
Good luck with whatever you pick Corry :bandit:

[MOFO]

Originally posted by SlapNutz
CuZ well let u rid on his sportere:macho :bandit:

[stiffy]

Here in Vegas the determining factor in buying a street bike is how much will it cost to insure. In Vegas State Farm and Allstate won't even insure a street bike unless it's a cruiser like a Harley or something big like that my brother in law has a CBR 600 and it costs him almost $450 to insure ( He's a dumb@$$ though he has gotten a few tickets). Our friend is 31 and he was lookin at a Hayabusa 1300 ?? I think and he couldn't get insurance on it and the dealer said he hasn't been able to sell any because no one can get insurance. Good luck on getting one that would be bad to see a chick do a wheelie down the street. If I ever get out of Vegas I'm gonna get one here I would get ran over in a heartbeat. The Suzuki is cool I like the blue one.

[400grl]

I don't think anyone is going to bash on a Yamaha street bike - that's a whole different ball game! I like the R6's, just hadn't heard anything about handling, etc.

We have a 1994 Ninja that's in pieces right now.....It's a 600....we are going to put it together and sell it, but I was thinking of learning on it real quick before we let it go......how is the handling on those things?

I'll check out the FZR's.....that sounds about right - something not brand new and not too expensive......

[derekhonda]

get an f3, pick one up for about 3000-4500

SORRY, NO HELMET NO PICTURE ON THIS SITE.

[400grl]

Yeah - I've seen those, too...that's a nice little bike. What about the Interceptors? Do those come in a smaller cc size? Or GXR's? Choices....Choices.....like a big candy store.....:D

[OCCRA288]

Corry, Stay away from the small Gixxer's. They tend to slide out if you get in the paint. Just way too light of a bike.

[400grl]

Ohhh....good info. I need something that sticks well.....:)

[infantry317]

I had a 90 gsxr750, scary fast, light front end. My buds have Ninja 600's, very easy to drive not real fast though.

[YZROOSTINYA]

get yourself a ex250 or ex500

stay away from R6-cbrf4, gsxr600, ax-6r

or look at a sv650

or a fzr 600
So many people try to push you onto a new 600

there not slow, there just behind litre bikes

get yourself some gear and LEARN how to RIDE.

Bikes turn!

I had a 01' R6 and now I have a 96' FZr 600.

I put 1k miles on the R6 in the first week I had it. Almost 7k in a couple months.

I have more fun on the Fizzer then i did on the R6.

the R6 was faster yes but i am so much more in control of the FZR. I can whack the throttle on exit of a corner without worring about stepping out the rear.

the power is smooth and controllable.

I ride my buddies R6 now and he has a hard time keeping up with me on my Fizzer cause its too much for him

Donr be a SQUID and get something you can handle/learn on/wont kill yourself then step up to something

try Sportbikes.com alot of GODD info from people who KNOW!

[sharpshooter]

NO the GSXR's don't slide anywhere.All the new 600's are great bikes.I say you would be more than happy with any of these new ones:Honda 600rr ,Yamaha R6,GSXR 600,and Kawi 636.If your looking at a few years old R6,F4iand GSXR [2001 and newer].are great bikes.

I'd go with the 600rr if you are going new.

[YZROOSTINYA]

my R6

If you get a R6 I suggest a steering dampner if your gonna ride hard

[YZROOSTINYA]

and the Current beauty

Check out www.kneedraggers.com for great gear prices

I am looking at picking up the TZ-1 Alpinestar suit(2pc) in the next couple weeks so i can hit the track.

[MOFO]

Yep, if I were getting a bike it would be that 600RR.... that thing is sweet!

[YZROOSTINYA]

Would you push a Quadzilla 500 on someone who has never ridden a quad before?

Put it this way

R6 will do 55 in first
100 in second
and 120 in third(Indicated)



Get something small and easy. If you dump it you wont kill the bank account and it will be forgiving.

why go new on a first bike? you dont even kno wwhat to look for.

would you give your daughter a vette for her 16th birthday?

[sharpshooter]

the newer bikes do have more power than the older bikes but they handle way better than the old bikes everyone is talking about and stop much better
just ride with in your limits

[YZROOSTINYA]

actually the 600rr is about 30-40 pounds heavier then the 03 r6 and the other competition.

[YZROOSTINYA]

dont waste your money on a new ride

LEARN first

[Kilabanshee]

Get a busa as your first bike. :devil: :blah: :macho :confused2 ;)

[MOFO]

Originally posted by YZROOSTINYA
dont waste your money on a new ride

LEARN first



I'll second this. I've seen a few friends go out and by brand new 'rockets.... first time riders......not very good results. One of them is totaled and the other one should have been totaled $5000 in damage. :eek:


It seems most people who wreck their bike is due to gravel on the road on a turn. Both bikes mentioned above wrecked this way... both guys knew the road well, but didnt know loose debris washed onto the road the day before.

[sharpshooter]

yzr do have a bad story to tell us about your first bike
my first bike was a 1996 900rr [never wrecked]
second bike 1999 750gsxr [I totaled that one]

[jgbailey57]

that FZR is identical to mine.

[400grl]

Well - just to put things in perspective.....I'm 31, and not interested in showing off at all - just staying alive and enjoying the ride! :) I want my first bike to be a no brainer, so I can pay attention to the crazy people around me and stay out of their way..........

My first quad was a Warrior - two months later I sold it and got the 400......and was racing.

If I enjoy the whole streetbike thing, I will upgrade, but not until I'm comfortable on the road with what I have - which shouldn't take too long. But mostly, I want something within my comfort zone - less power is not a bad thing for me. Just less to worry about at the beginning. I can always step it up when I'm ready.

The ninja we have right now might be a great starter bike - I don't care if I lay that thing down - it might improve it's looks a little! :) ;) Scratch off some of that green paint! :D

[YZROOSTINYA]

J- I am on FZR archives too

sharp-

No stories. the R6 was my first bike.

I am a fairly good rider. I can ride 30-40 ft endoes. 120 mph third gear wheelies

Hell I can do 2nd gear stand ups on the cheesy fizzer.

by getting a new bike now she would be doing ONE thing. . POSING!!!!!

I never crashed although I have come close.

I was the same way once. t shirt and shorts wearing a helmet cause I had to. riding wheelies and endoes all over town

basically being a dumbass.

I see it all the time now. people get thes ebad *** bikes and they take corners at 25MPH!!! hahahahahhaha

I understand its s free country and all.

BUT I just dont want to see this chic hop on this new ride, dump it, get all f-ed and trash a bike.

There is so much more to bikes than the latest and greatest.

Sure you could learn a on a R1 but a smaller bke is going to show SO MUCH forgiveness compared to a litre bike or a new 600.

I know i sound like Iam preaching. I have had 15 or so machines(mostly dirtbikes) and after 15 years of riding(3 on the street)

i have learned a few things and they seem to still hold true

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Whatever you get just pick up some gear and use your HEAD!

Good luck

[YZROOSTINYA]

that ninja does sound right

and you seem to know whats up!

Good luck!

[400grl]

:) :) :)

[250rmike]

if i was you id go with the f4i(cbr 600 fuel injected) it has great handling pretty d*mn quick and doesnt like to lift up. the gsxr's are way too wide unless your a big person and you have to lay over the tank alot more. if this is your first bike you might like the r6 also but it tends to want to lift up more when you accually have to make the f4i lift up. just some thoughts. i can get some pics we have a f4i and a r6 in my shed right now so let me know

[400grl]

SURE! Pics are always good! :)

[SGA]

Im no bike expert, but I would say get that ninja running and ride it awhile.

[250rmike]

i get you some prolly tom. afternoon cause i have to work all day today and in the morning tom. so ill get them asap

[JLanphear]

Corry,

You'd be fine on an R6 or any other 600 class sportbike for that matter I'm sure. It's rarely the bikes that get people in trouble, it's their little pea brains....lol.

I know girls that ride 900's and 1000's with no problems.

A buddy of mine just barely got an R6, and he had never been on a streetbike before. You could probably count the time he has ridden it on one hand and he's ready to step up to something bigger.

I'm going to be picking up an '01 F4i soon...hopefully I'll be able to go get it this weekend.

One other thing....GEAR....If you need some sweet deals on gear let me know and I can hook you up (no mods, this isn't advertising cause I'm not gonna make a penny). We are sponsored by www.speedrag.com and we can get some great prices on their stuff.

-Josh

[250rmike]

i was just saying that the r6 wants to lift the front wheel off the ground more than the f4i. the only thing with the f4i is with the feul injection the power is a light switch your either on the gas or off there no in the middle as soon as you let off the gas you should step on the brake slightly to get the brake lights on cause you slow down so fast just so people behind you know that your slowing down. its also a great handling bike

[JLanphear]

Originally posted by 250rmike
i was just saying that the r6 wants to lift the front wheel off the ground more than the f4i. the only thing with the f4i is with the feul injection the power is a light switch your either on the gas or off there no in the middle as soon as you let off the gas you should step on the brake slightly to get the brake lights on cause you slow down so fast just so people behind you know that your slowing down. its also a great handling bike

Oh sorry, I wasn't trying to make it sound like I was replying about your comment. There were just some people telling her not to get a fast bike, that's all.

Thanks for the info by the way...I'm anxious to ride the F4, but now that I hear what you just said I'm wondering if I coulda picked a better bike. It's not gonna be a daily driver, it's going to be for stunting...wheelies, stoppies, things like that. Wondering about the "light switch".....hmmmmm.

-Josh

[400exstunta]

Originally posted by OCCRA288
Corry, Stay away from the small Gixxer's. They tend to slide out if you get in the paint. Just way too light of a bike.

lol... did you know monkeys can fly too?

youre crazy... any bike will do that. depends on soo many different factors...

[99_400EX]

as far as a beginner 600cc bike a honda CBR f2, f3, or f4 would be your best bet the R6 is more race inspired so its not that comfortable of a ride unless your raceing on a track the ninja is the heaviest of the 600's i dont know much about the ninja or gsxr ive never really heard anything good of them

heres a pic of my F4 and the 400ex is for sale
:D

[400exrules]

F it, get a busa






lmao im j/p, just dont get anthything thats got too much power for your experience because you will get the urge to test it and that wont end good

[99_400EX]

i gsxr 1000 is faster than a hyabusa


any you will end up seeing what your bike can do i allways said i would just cruse around ( is 170mph just cruseing?????? )

Of you on it with no helmet on......:D

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by 400grl
I would like something sporty but not something that totally lays me down all over the gas tank



Well that leaves me out:ermm: ......................;) :D

[400grl]

hahahHAHAHAHAhahaha!!! RICO!!! JERRY!!! BUUUUUUUUUUUUDDIES!!!!:D :D :D

Just a matter of time before you guys showed up to lend a whole new direction to an otherwise informative and educational thread.......took you long enough!;) :D

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by 400grl
hahahHAHAHAHAhahaha!!! RICO!!! JERRY!!! BUUUUUUUUUUUUDDIES!!!!:D :D :D

Just a matter of time before you guys showed up to lend a whole new direction to an otherwise informative and educational thread.......took you long enough!;) :D

[batgeek]

i've always been a gixxer fan...but them small Buells are a BLAST to ride! (pun intended) and for ~$5k it isn't too expensive.

my next door neighbor just got one for his wife...i like riding it better than his CBR F4i and his Harley :D

[K2Snow]

Go with a gixxer 600. If you're brave, step up to a GSXR750. You are pretty lightweight, so the 600 should be MORE than enough though. May only be 600cc, but the thing will still fly.

[curtissparks400]

u should go for that bike that has the dodge viper engine in it. i think that will be good for ya. :D
j/k

the Best thing to do is start out on something used, and small cc

[Taco]

Originally posted by batgeek
i've always been a gixxer fan...but them small Buells are a BLAST to ride! (pun intended) and for ~$5k it isn't too expensive.

my next door neighbor just got one for his wife...i like riding it better than his CBR F4i and his Harley :D What do you specifically like about the blast? I figure it would be torquey and flat on top considering its a single cyl.

[curtissparks400]

:)

[Rodarbal]

How 'bout something with a V4? :D I'm in the process of acquiring parts to finish off an '86 VF500F Interceptor. In the end it'll probably look something like this:

-RJ-

[stepupmx]

Get a ducati 996 :D

Just take it real easy :D

[batgeek]

What do you specifically like about the blast? I figure it would be torquey and flat on top considering its a single cyl.

its a very light bike, easy to manhandle. accelerates pretty damn good, in the twisty open roads where i live it just seems to be a whole bunch of fun.

this bike will not get away from ya, yet has enough power to blast out of turns, very nimble.

great for a fun bike...even greater for someone that wants a little performance and is realtively new to sport bike riding, but isn't ready to step up to a 600cc< sport bike :D

[J-06]

CBR600RR..Brand new bike..Wish i had the choice to get one..NO NO with the parents though..O well 18 in a few years!:grr:

[250rmike]

i knew you were not alking to me i was just stating a point. if you want to do tricks the r6 would be the best bike for you it lifts up fairly easy. the f4i is more of a performance and turn /begginer oriented bike fast handles well good power but isnt peaky to lift the front yet it pulls all the way to 14k

[250rmike]

also the gixxers are just to wide of a bike i think to be comfortable on they make you lea over the gas tank mre also

[crap-banshee32]

get that 660RR or whatever, that looks sweet

[99_400EX]

Originally posted by Taco
What do you specifically like about the blast? I figure it would be torquey and flat on top considering its a single cyl.

i would think you could run faster than the blast since it makes 34hp to the crank but its a heck of a deal for 4599

and again we are tring to help shis girl have fun on a motorcycle being her first one not try to get her killed

[blasterrider123]

a honda cbr 600 f3 or honda cbr 600 f4

[Todd]

Just get a trader go out looking , sit on the bikes and get a feel for yoursef. Dont let engine size worry you , the engine dosent get you its your right hand. I would not suggest a brand new or super clean bike because the odds are against you you will probably drop it (hopefully not wreck) just a slip in the driveway gravel even a light 600 leaned too far is hard to hold up. Not because this is a honda site but for reliability and a long lasting ride you cant beat a honda , my last bike was a 97 gsxr 750 and if i get another it will probably be a gsxr 1000. What ever you get be safe and have fun !
todd

[One_Bad_400]

get the cbr600rr

[One_Bad_400]

get the cbr600rr

[86350x]

Katana 600

Ducati Monster

Ktm Duke

Ninja500

GS500

All fun bikes that (shouldn't) kill you. A katana or an older rf 600 would be a step up from what you have, and would make a good used find...................:ermm:

[Honda4trax250x]

i think the ninja would be the best bike for a beginner but IMO it would get boring after a while

[YZROOSTINYA]

you people crack me up.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Who ever said th eguy on the 600 for afew times and he is ready to move up!


bbbbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuwhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah ehehhahahahahaha

what a JOKE! Can he drag knee? is he sliding the rear out coming into corners?

The front will lift on a F4i by just cracking the throttle. And get rid of the D&D. Those pipes are the LOUDEST MOST ANNOYING OUT THERE!


I saw a kid the other day on a CBR600RR, brand new. He was cruising at 25 around corners!!!!!!! hahahahahah

Get a bike you can handle, its that simple and no you can't handle a GSXR 1000.

IT can be donr yes, but you will have more FUN and learn FASTER on a bike that does not scare you.

[brokeitin3]

Why do you need a streetbike when you can ride on the shoulders of a studly hillbilly? Chit you even twist my ear and Ill go vroooom.:D :D

[JLanphear]

Originally posted by YZROOSTINYA
you people crack me up.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Who ever said th eguy on the 600 for afew times and he is ready to move up!


bbbbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuwhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah ehehhahahahahaha

what a JOKE! Can he drag knee? is he sliding the rear out coming into corners?

Whoa...hold on just a minute. There are other reasons for wanting to step up that have nothing to do with your ability to ride like a superbike racer Bro. News Flash - I'm sure you have your opinion on things, but not everybody thinks like you.

My friend wants more power and a bigger bike for other reasons, and if you want me to explain them clearly for you I will, just ask.

By the way, this isn't his situation, but if someobody wants to go out and buy a Gixxer 1000 and never get out of 2nd gear that's their choice and nobody has the right to criticise them. It doesn't automatically mean that they are buying it to look cool, or because they think it will make them an instant Aaron Yates.

On another point, we are talking about "Street Bikes" to be ridden on the "Street". If we are going by your theory NOBODY had the right to own even a 600cc machine because if you have to by a bike that you are going to ride at it's full potential then you are either gonna kill yourself of somebody else.

-Josh

[YZROOSTINYA]

I typically dont ride my bike on the "street".

I stay to the back roads of the mountains where I actually get to enjoy what the bike is capable of.

I understand what your saying and yes you do have the right to buy whatever you want.

I was just trying to possibly give a little insight as to what would "400exgrl" better.

She seems(at least I think?) as if she wants to LEARN how to ride and not just cruise. That being said, I was reccomending something that would provide possibly a better(read safer, more controlable) starting block for her to advance from.

and as far as buying a Gixxer 100 and staying in second gear, yes you could do this as many already do.

It s like buying a vette to go to the supermarket?


Like I said, I understand where your coming from and I don't want to be like a mother goose here.

But take a look back and read what alot of these people are saying

They are telling a person(whom which no one REALLY knows) to go out and but the latest and greatest. Thats a bit silly dont ya think?

If some 12 yr old kid came on here and said he wanted to ride pop-o-wheelies and be the next Tim Farr woul dyou encourage him to buy a banshee or get a 250ex?

Thats all I am trying to say.

Start small and work your way up. I have seen your pics and you do some insane stuff. BUT that is YOU. 99% of the people on this world have nowhere near that kind of talent and suggesting a EXTREMELY high performance machine to someone who we hardly know is rediculous.

My first bike was a R6. I wanted a R1 but I couldn't afford it. I am a decen rider(even before i bought the R6) and I should have died so many times it is unreal.

99% of those were caused by me wanting to be on the latest and greatest and look cool.

I have taken a step back and I just would like to see 400GRL enjoy her first bike and hopefully continue with it throughout the years.

sorry if I came off strong, just my 2 cents

[JLanphear]

It's all good bro...Everything you said makes complete sense, it's just when you responded to my post saying buddy already wanted something bigger I think I took it for more than it was worth. I also see now when I read back to my original post about my friend and his 600 I probably should have added a little bit more info too. I deff. didn't mean for it to sound like a 600 was underpowered even for a newbie...lol. Sorry about that.

Thanks for clearing it up.

-Josh

[YZROOSTINYA]

:D

[own2424]

Originally posted by 86350x

Ducati Monster
:D

[Pro400EXC]

I think a SV650 would be a good starter bike...

Alot of the magazines say the SV would be great for any beginner....

Its a V-twin,so lots of nice torque,and low-mid power...

Plus there's tons of stuff out there for it...

[YZROOSTINYA]

the SV is a great bike!

[400grl]

My Ex-husband bought an SV650 right before we split up - it was a nice bike - very light - looked like fun. I was considering that one.......as well......

[YZROOSTINYA]

I would have no prob with you buying a new SV as they are very tame but avery fun bike!

The 03' is even better I hear.

So let me get this straight

your a 30 yr old that likes quads and bikes?

Where you living again, hahahah :devil:

[400grl]

LOL!!! I'm 31 - actually.......and yeah - I can't get enough of them!!! :D

[JLanphear]

Originally posted by 400grl
LOL!!! I'm 31 - actually.......and yeah - I can't get enough of them!!! :D

http://www.ncaa-inc.com/forum/images/smiles/wub.gif

[400grl]

:D

[YZROOSTINYA]

so, How YOU Doing!

whats that saying about a youngs mans dream and a older woman.........

:eek2: :devil: