600cc bikes
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From: Irvine
If you want a CBR, start on an F2 or F3. These bikes were so much easier to handle when I first started riding compared to my F4i.
Otherwise, go for the SV650(s)...the bikes you mentioned are simply overkill for the street, then step up to these bikes when you have some more riding experience. I don't even ride my 600RR on the street..it's only for the track or racing (race fairings/race tires/safety wired/etc).
I've seen guys on SVs in the canyons, and they aren't exactly slow.
I'd also recommend a 400...plenty fast, but not TOO much power, light weight, and small/nimble.
Btw, everyone thinks they can ride until they get to the track, or when a hairy situation pops up (I've seen it happen one too many times).
Otherwise, go for the SV650(s)...the bikes you mentioned are simply overkill for the street, then step up to these bikes when you have some more riding experience. I don't even ride my 600RR on the street..it's only for the track or racing (race fairings/race tires/safety wired/etc).
I've seen guys on SVs in the canyons, and they aren't exactly slow.
I'd also recommend a 400...plenty fast, but not TOO much power, light weight, and small/nimble.
Btw, everyone thinks they can ride until they get to the track, or when a hairy situation pops up (I've seen it happen one too many times).
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From: sonoma
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I've seen guys on SVs in the canyons, and they aren't exactly slow.
I've seen guys on SVs in the canyons, and they aren't exactly slow.
who said svs's were slow?
a well prepped sv will tear most everything a new one in the twisties. i love mine, but i like my gsxr more
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From: Dana Point, CA
[QUOTE]Originally posted by spapdx
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.
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.
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From: portland
yeah i am with spa. some can handle it and some cant!!!!! those small pussy bikes are gunna get old real quick when all your friends are out there eaten you for lunch!!!! get a 600 and be easy on it until you know wtf your doing