I'm getting a bike pretty soon, and I'm considering: 600RR, GSX-R600, and R6. I just finished the motorcycle safety course and got my M1. The safety course was the only time I ever rode on a bike. I am probably only going to get one bike in my life, so I can get it out of my system. I want a good looking bike, that's reliable, and comfortable. I would be willing to sacrifice performance for comfort and ease of use. I'm pulling most towards 99-03 R6. Any advice, comments or anything else I need to know before getting a first bike?

 

dont leave out the 600f4i its a great bike for beginners especially much more accomodating than the others.

 

SV650

 

Hah! None of your three choices are "comfortable" except when actually in a curve. And what Chris said.

 

Most experienced riders will recommend against those 3 choices for a first time rider. They are considered race-replica bikes and not very newbie friendly.

I would think EX500, SV650 or YZF-600 are better choices.

 

Well everyone is entitled to there own opinion, but myself as well as both my rommates and about four of our friends all started riding within the last year and a half and every single one of us has started on either a R6 or a GSXR 600 except for one, and he started on a CBR 600. Not one of us has had a problem and most of us were in the same boat when we bought the bikes(Never ridden, want a cool and reliable bike). I think the only advice i could give is to make sure you purchase one that you personally feel comfortable on and make sure you dont get one that you simply just cannot handle( R1 tl1000 ) you know the big boys

Good luck!!!

 

another opinion but the sv is not much more comfy than any super bike!!!

 

if you are getting a bike to pose on or just to cruise around on like most people do go ahead and get a 600.

if you plan to take it to the track and backroads start out on an sv650s, at most.

most people i have talked to that started a 600 or more for their first bike have been very slow in the corners. it takes time to learn the bike and even more time to learn how to use the power, especially on a bike with more power.

 

Just about any modern bike "can" be a great first bike, just so long as you practice what you learned in the class that you took. Know YOUR limits, the limits of the bike, and the limits that the riding conditions place upon you, and ride within ALL of them.

Just remember to always check the most important parts of the bike, before you begin any ride, especially the "nut behind the handle bars" . Always try to ride within your skill level, and you should do well with just about any of the bikes mentioned.

On the other hand, if there is a "speed nut" behind the handle bars (especially a green one), then there's probably no bike mentioned, thus far, that can be recommended.

Good luck on your selection and ride safe.

 

i just got a used 2002 gsxr600 and man that shit is nice. its a good starter bike and took me 15 minutes to learn.