McGraw Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 So Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda seem to be the best type of beginner sports bikes with potential. What is the real difference between the R series yamaha's, the CBR honda's and the GSX-R's. I wanted a GSX-R, but I hear they're just surrounded with a bunch of hype. And buddy of mine recently bought an R6 and I really like it he also has a 05 R1 that's a lot of fun. Suggestions and opinions please. Plus any facts you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I don't know if there really are any huge differences they all have their pros and cons, in the end it comes down to brand loyalty and what YOU like best. Sit on all of them and if possible ride each one to see which one you feel most comfortable on. I love my 06 R6 personally but some people don't like it but its what I like so that's all that really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ive had, R6's, cbr's, and gsx-r's. I didnt like the yamaha's cuz they suck at wheelying.Loved my hondas and loved the gsx-rs. Havent had a new kaw but I know that athey are sweet...just dont buy and old kaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybusa Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 what's wrong with old kaws my wifes 2000 runs better than most new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Who said Yamaha's don't wheelie??? http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e156/iceman1234t/MeWheelie2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 05 kawa 636 FTW....seriously though, I've also sat on all of them when i got my 636 2yrs ago and performance/ comfort wise, the 636 beats them all hands down. all my friends had gsxr's 600's and 750's and id beat the 600's and stay right with the 750's. That was stock before I got the 2brothers underseat exhaust so i dont know howd they match up now, def. better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Ya know, out of curiousity what makes any of those bikes "beginner bikes"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawboy1647545515 Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Seriously if you want a "beginner" bike, look for a used sportbike and ride it for at least a year. Look for something like an SV-650 (Suzuki), or an older carbed Ninja 600, carbed R6, or a Honda F3, F4, or F4i. If you buy it right, you will learn a lot on those bikes and be able to sell them without loosing a cent, try that with a new anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmeden Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 A good beginner bike: 600cc or less I-4, 1000cc or less v-twin, both carb'd only. Every mfr makes these to this day, and has a past lineup of good bikes. Another good feature of a beginner bike, scratches. That way, you wont feel as bad when you drop it. Buy it cheap, ride it til you're not happy with it, sell it for what you paid, and move on to what you really want. Don't listen to guys who say 'oh a new 600/636/900/etc is a great starter', for too many people it was their first and last bike.' Fact: way more people die on race replica bikes than on dual-sport bikes. Get something slow to learn on and don't become a statistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silvrz Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I would suggest a 250 for a true beginner bikes, like the a Ninja 250. That's what I started on and was damn glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Luckybusa- Older Kawasaki's has alot of electrical issues...that were always a pain in the ass to work on and pinpoint.... Iceman- I never said they cant wheelie(I said they suck at them)... you know your throttlin the hell out of that(as in not utilizing the rear brake)....NOT riding on the sweet spot(as in balance point)Yamaha's balance points are very small unlike Honda's, Suzuki's and Kawies.That is why I said that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowbusa Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 well lets see fuck startin on a small bike am high this is my first bike and glad i did a hayabusa and for the wheels... mike that i ride with that has the streched 06 r1 with spray use to stunt on his 99, 02 r1's befor he started drag racing his bike there isnt a diff. wheelin any of them if u can ride he got in trouble at trails prostar weekend for wheelin his stretch r1 lounchin it so he rode it all the way down p.s. he does have a gsxr 1000 to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badzinc03 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 i have a 2007 gsxr 1000 and its my first bike...as long as you respect something and have common sense and be responsible i dont see a problem with starting out on a bigger bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowbusa Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 i have a 2007 gsxr 1000 and its my first bike...as long as you respect something and have common sense and be responsible i dont see a problem with starting out on a bigger bike but i have never seen u ride ur bike corbin lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 blckssguy....AGain never said they couldn't. I had a 01 r6 that I only stunted...it was the hardest to stunt compared to other brands is what I was getting at. And yes there is a BIg difference stunting them...just as there is a difference between stunting a liter bike and a 600.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I <3 the katana. Plus if you r af irst time rider call about insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Kawasakis new 250 is actually pretty cool looking. Check into it for a first bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badzinc03 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 but i have never seen u ride ur bike corbin lol hey i had it out tonite....just turned 1100 miles haha. btw your bike is looking sick i wanna do the swingarm extenders and lower it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Outa curiousity why would you want to extend the swingarm? All that's going to do is hurt the handling of the bike by making it's possible smallest turn circle larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Outa curiousity why would you want to extend the swingarm? All that's going to do is hurt the handling of the bike by making it's possible smallest turn circle larger. Drag Racing... the front does not come up as fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Wouldn't a wheelie bar be more cost efficient as well as keep from ruining the rather good handling of the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 cost wise no, street wise no, efficient maybe. Have you ever ridden a stretched bike on the street? its really not as bad as you think, a 6-8" over arm still handles great, and when you combind it with 1-2" lower and the front strapped at the track, you have a bike that can get out of the hole quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybusa Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 you can go 5" over stock on any 600 and still handle as good on the street as any stock wheel base bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 05 kawa 636 FTW....seriously though, I've also sat on all of them when i got my 636 2yrs ago and performance/ comfort wise, the 636 beats them all hands down. . QFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1quikta Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Seriously if you want a "beginner" bike, look for a used sportbike and ride it for at least a year. Look for something like an SV-650 (Suzuki), or an older carbed Ninja 600, carbed R6, or a Honda F3, F4, or F4i. If you buy it right, you will learn a lot on those bikes and be able to sell them without loosing a cent, try that with a new anything. I just picked up a 93 CBR 600 F2 and I love it. I haven't ridden bikes since the school days and the ATV days were over 10 years ago. The previous owner has it geared down 2 teeth in the front and I don't like that. What is the advantage to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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