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Sep 21, 2005 | 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by superstuddc27,Sep 20 2005, 03:42 AM

uh 250 is fine. But my suggestion is to go and get a USED 250. you can get one for about $1500 in good condition and the resale, you'll probably get the same amount back. Just sell it and upgrade in 1 year. I guarentee you'll be a better rider for it. I think if you start off on a lighter bike, it'll be easier to learn. After all, you can have the best bike but it all depends on the rider.

My first bike was an "86 250 Ninja. I rode that thing for 12,000 miles the first year and learned ALOT.

Buy used, drop it a couple of times, learn the basic and then decide if motorcycling is for you. Don't forget to get properly license or at the very least a proper permit.

Good Luck.

Sep 21, 2005 | 05:38 AM

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mk, so a lot of ppl r sayin get a used 250r, but i cant find any used bikes anywhere...

where should i go, is there a website or sumthin???

Sep 21, 2005 | 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by prelupino,Sep 21 2005, 01:21 AM

I think the zx6r is worth every penny.

too bad i dont have that many pennies... remember im only 15, n my job is back-up dancin for singers, so my income isnt very stable, my last show was a month ago n i only got $800

Sep 21, 2005 | 07:26 AM

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Spuxy, try Cycle Trader (magazine or on-line access).

Sep 21, 2005 | 08:25 PM

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i own 600rr and i bought ninja 250 just for hell of it...

man thos things... i failed w/ those things.. lol
going down hill twisty i kept up w/ my buddies r6, but uphill and freeway ride sucks on those things.

it has like 0hp till like 10k rpm lol
its fun little bike tho (on twisty)
i would get something bigger(400cc+) for street/track

i just sold my 2001 for 1500.

Sep 21, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuxy,Sep 21 2005, 05:43 AM

too bad i dont have that many pennies... remember im only 15, n my job is back-up dancin for singers, so my income isnt very stable, my last show was a month ago n i only got $800

I started on a Suzuki Katana 600. Fairly affordable bike for a 600cc. You won't need to upgrade for a while, whereas a 250cc or 500cc you may out grow quick, in fact I guarantee you will. As always respect the bike, because learning to ride on a 11 sec 1/4 mile 600cc can get you in trouble fast.