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dirty_3rdchild dirty_3rdchild
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/19/07
10:16 PM

Hey i need help. I trying to get my first bike and i dont know what to start out on. Im 6'3" and 210 pounds so i guess that would be an issue if i go with a small 1. im looking for a good used cheap one that would be good to keep as i get better. can any one help?  

 
Jax Jax
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 09/25/07
04:51 PM

Usually I'd say go with a 250cc but since you are tall and heavy (actually you aren't heavy for your size but for a 250cc you would be), I'd look for something in the 600 range. If you have never ridden before I'd stay away from the GSXR's, R6/R1 by Yamaha, the rr Ninja's, CBR's or anything in the RR category. Suzuki makes a SV650 and a GSXF650 (replacement for the Katana). If you are looking for used bikes then look into an SV650 or a Katana if you are looking at Suzuki. Kawasaki Ninja 650R or the Ninja 500 or a zzr600. There are many bikes talk to some people they will all have their own recommendations.  

 
dirty_3rdchild dirty_3rdchild
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/27/07
10:25 AM

ok thanks. yea i was looking at the katana and sv650 and they seemed like good bikes. i dont like the naked look of the sv650 but then i saw that you can by the plastic parts for it. i thought about the hyosung but then i saw a lot of bad reviews on it so i changed my mind.  

 
Jax Jax
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 09/27/07
02:00 PM

The Katana is considered a "bullet" proof street bike. Great but it is carburated so unlike a newer SV that is fuel injected, depending what you want to do. The styles of katana are pre98 and 98-2006. The new GSXF, which they say is a full faring Bandit 650 is supposed to be a pretty good bike. But they are new for 2008. Good luck on anything you purchase and have fun!!  

 
dirty_3rdchild dirty_3rdchild
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/30/07
12:36 PM

will the Katan be able to keep up with others who are riding gxsr's and cbr's? i know all out on the gas it wont. but just cruising and riding town will it?  

 
cool_ruffryder cool_ruffryder
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 10/07
Posted: 10/01/07
10:59 AM

Just riding around town and cruising will keep most bikes equal. I would recommend doing a google search on the bike ur interested in buying.