Pick out a bike for me...

[low0r]

Background. New bike rider. Never ridden more than like a scooter or moped. I know I want a 'crotch rocket' type bike, but no more than a 600. I have $4,000 to spend. I think my favorite looking bike is the cbr600. The bike would only be ridden for pleasure, on the weekends.

If anyone is bored, can you go to craigslist and pickout what you would purchase based on the above?

Thanks!

[satalac]

Suzuki SV650.

[Ashby]

I always liked the Late 90 CBR600s.. I'll own one again one day.

[ToXIc]

http://www.tennspeed.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10683

[crazyride69]

My bike for sale little above 4k but it is perfect for a first crotch rocket it was mine

[venom_5]

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ... youll be plenty safe for your first bike

[Ashby]

Especially the 08-up ones they look really good.

[94_ej1]

i no some one selling a 03 cbr600 for like 3500 obo real clean bike let me no if you want more info

[Rabid Honky]

Pretty much what everyone else recommended would make a decent starting bike. Try and stay away from an inline four supersport for your first bike. Your best bet would be sticking with a parallel twin, such as: Ninja 250/500/650, Suzuki SV650, Suzuki GS500, Buell Blast.

[low0r]

i no some one selling a 03 cbr600 for like 3500 obo real clean bike let me no if you want more info

Yes please. Miles, pics, shit like that. Thanks!

[low0r]

My bike for sale little above 4k but it is perfect for a first crotch rocket it was mine

Yup, little to much for me. $4k an you got a deal. lol.

[low0r]

I like this one... Opinions?

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1836290945.html

[crazyride69]

Id offer him 4200 for it maybe less

[crazyride69]

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1845477924.html

Or this and offer 7000 or 6900 loo

[Knight F Mohawk]

I really like my bike, it was my first.....but if I had it to do over again I'd probably go with a CBR600 or an R6, early 2000's for my first bike. Nice, handle well, feel great, have power but not too much for someone with sense, and affordable

-Will

[Rabid Honky]

I like this one... Opinions?

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1836290945.html

Well, if you're just going to be cruising around town/to and from work, and such, get whatever you want. But, if you want to actually learn how to ride a bike properly start small. You'll end up a much better rider for it.

[rwall7]

Kawasaki Ninja 250R ... youll be plenty safe for your first bike

Especially the 08-up ones they look really good.

This. The 08 -current bikes are actually some of the better looking new bikes period imo.

[Ashby]

Yeah I like the look of the 250s over the 600s and 1000s.. I dunno, I guess when I was old enough to get a bike it was in the early 2000s and so thats the kind of style I like, and that's what the 250rs look like.

You can buy a brand new one for around $3800 otd IIRC.

[GregTSi]

Get a Turbo ZX-14 for when you get your buff on.

[Nicko]

I 2nd this^

Honestly, the decision is up to you, but dont be that guy that buys a bike to extend their penis and look cool. If you absolutely must have a 600, buy an older bike. Parts are cheaper and it wont be as expensive to repair when you drop it. Go sit on a bunch of different bikes and see what you like.

Also, is your 4k budget strictly for the bike, or are you totally neglecting the thought of purchasing gear, insurance, any maintenance you will need to perform on a used bike?

[low0r]

I 2nd this^

Honestly, the decision is up to you, but dont be that guy that buys a bike to extend their penis and look cool. If you absolutely must have a 600, buy an older bike. Parts are cheaper and it wont be as expensive to repair when you drop it. Go sit on a bunch of different bikes and see what you like.

Also, is your 4k budget strictly for the bike, or are you totally neglecting the thought of purchasing gear, insurance, any maintenance you will need to perform on a used bike?

4k is strictly for the bike. Im not an 18 year old kid. Im 28 year old with a career, so I have money for all of the other stuff as well. The reason im not going for an older bike, quite frankly, is because I like the styling of a more modern bike. Im not buying the bike to race or stunt or anything like that. Im buying it for the weekend when its nice outside and to cruise.

[94_ej1]

dont buy a 250 its a waste of fucking money cant keep up with highway speeds or traffic get a 600 ill work on getting that info

[GregTSi]

dont buy a 250 its a waste of fucking money cant keep up with highway speeds or traffic get a 600 ill work on getting that info

250 is worth the money. You won't get the 'cool' factor, but at least you'll have a nice starting bike.

[Rabid Honky]

250 can do highway speeds fine, and they have the best resell value of any bike. It's a great starting bike and you won't get laughed at for your chicken strips on one.

Why do you want a race replica for cruising? Have you ever sat on one for long periods of time? They are torture racks.

[AutoLuxury]

Take your pick....

2004 + R6
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1824837121.html

2004 + CBR 600RR
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1848004969.html

2004+ ZX6R
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1851833224.html

2004 + GSXR 600
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1787862416.html

2004+ Triumph 675
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1844522199.html

[Zach Attack]

dont buy a 250 its a waste of fucking money cant keep up with highway speeds or traffic get a 600 ill work on getting that info

QFT! haha

[GregTSi]

QFT! haha

pics of rear tire, plz.

[venom_5]

not to mention a brand new 250R is $4k ... so you can get a brand new beginners bike for cheap, and then when you actually know how to ride well you can upgrade to something like a CBR600 (at least thats what id do)

[low0r]

250 can do highway speeds fine, and they have the best resell value of any bike. It's a great starting bike and you won't get laughed at for your chicken strips on one.

Why do you want a race replica for cruising? Have you ever sat on one for long periods of time? They are torture racks.

Because I like the way they look. Yeah, I said it, I dont care. Millions of people ride them everyday. I know I wont be happy with a 250.

[Knight F Mohawk]

Why would you buy any "brand new" bike to learn on? There's a good chance you're gonna drop it at least once.....get one that's already depreciated.

-Will

[low0r]

Take your pick....

2004 + R6
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1824837121.html

2004 + CBR 600RR
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1848004969.html

2004+ ZX6R
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1851833224.html

2004 + GSXR 600
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1787862416.html

2004+ Triumph 675
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1844522199.html

haha thanks! I had already emailed on 4 of them. :)

[Rabid Honky]

Because I like the way they look. Yeah, I said it, I dont care. Millions of people ride them everyday. I know I wont be happy with a 250.

Enjoy whatever you get, just be careful and please wear some proper gear.

[venom_5]

i know ive only been out a handful of days, but ive never come close to dropping a bike ... whenever i buy my own itll be a 600RR or similar, but i learned on my friends little ninja 250 so i know its easy to learn on and 'safe' (for a bike)

[low0r]

Enjoy whatever you get, just be careful and please wear some proper gear.

Thanks man. Like I said, im almost 30, so im not your punk kid getting out and tearing shit up on it. I will respect it.

[slow40]

dont buy a 250 its a waste of fucking money


agreed. anything less than a 600 you're going to get bored. i guess it depends on the person but a 250 is not fun at all... get an f4i ...hell get a 1000, if you're not a retard you'll be fine...it's all in your hands...literally.

[85rx-7gsl-se]

^I guess it just depends on what kind of riding you do and your size.

[Zach Attack]

pics of rear tire, plz.

Ill do you one better! you can come ride on the back and ill show u all ab chicken strips homie! I even got you a pink helmet to wear.

just ask amir or any of the guys I have rode with from here lol

[Dan]

i have a united motors 650r i am about to sell. 3k. 2007 700 miles. its a v-twin bike so the power band is more spread out vs. an inline four

[Knight F Mohawk]

i have a united motors 650r i am about to sell. 3k. 2007 700 miles. its a v-twin bike so the power band is more spread out vs. an inline four


I'm not familiar with United Motors. Details?

-Will

[rwall7]

FWIW it's a rebadged Hyosung

[Blinke240]

Just get an R1.

[josh99ta]

Since this thread got bumped, if you still haven't bought one, I went CBR600 right out of the gates for my first bike. Ended up selling it and want a Ninja 250 (08+). It's a LOT more fun to ride a smaller bike to 100% of it's potential and not feel like I'm going to die versus riding a supersport to 40% of it's potential and feeling like I'm flirting with death. As a new rider you're not nearly good enough and don't have the skill set to take advantage of a supersport. I really wish I had gone Ninja 250 out of the gates.

With that said, I'll be buying another bike. Two actually. One will be a Ninja 250 for when I want to ride for fun. The other will be a Yamaha FZ6 or even FZ1 for when my wife and I want to do some 2-up riding. It won't be my "fun" bike though. The little Ninja 250 will be. Small bikes are so much fun to ride balls to the wall on, and you don't feel like death is right around the corner.

[Dan]

I'm not familiar with United Motors. Details?

-Will

united motors which is hyosung has been in the motorcycle industry for 10-20 years serving as a contractor for Suzuki/kawasaki and others in other countries. about 4 years ago they went into production with their own name and design. ive had the bike for around 6 months now its a pretty awesome bike. Ive had a ninja 250 several years ago and i would say don't get one, not because they suck but because in a few months you will be waiting around for some one to buy it so you can upsize to something a little bigger. Like with my bike, its a 600 bike but in any gear i can gun it and the front wheel will stay down so that makes it a little more comfortable for someone to ride it with its powerband spread out so evenly but dont get me wrong its a fast bike but it doesn't have to be ridden like one to have fun on it.

[nismojunkie]

united motors which is hyosung has been in the motorcycle industry for 10-20 years serving as a contractor for Suzuki/kawasaki and others in other countries. about 4 years ago they went into production with their own name and design. ive had the bike for around 6 months now its a pretty awesome bike. Ive had a ninja 250 several years ago and i would say don't get one, not because they suck but because in a few months you will be waiting around for some one to buy it so you can upsize to something a little bigger. Like with my bike, its a 600 bike but in any gear i can gun it and the front wheel will stay down so that makes it a little more comfortable for someone to ride it with its powerband spread out so evenly but dont get me wrong its a fast bike but it doesn't have to be ridden like one to have fun on it.

this.

[alex37211]

I have a 2001 Suzuki Katana 600 with 6,000 miles on it for sale.
Bike runs perfect. Nothing wrong with it. Clean TN title in hand. Great beginer bike.
Good tires and brakes left on it. Needs nothing.

It has a a few extras installed:

$600 L.E.D. kit which has 6 different colors and several modes including strobe (comes with 2 remotes)
Two-Brothers Racing exhaust
Stage 1 jet kt
Alarm with shock and tilt sensor just installed at Best Buy (also comes with 2 remotes)

I will include a helmet as well. Yellow to match the bike. And a battery maintainer.

$3500

[me_?_im_just_fast]

2006 Kawasaki Ninja 636 just over 6500 miles. 4700 obo.

[usafdarkhorse]

2006 Kawasaki Ninja 636 just over 6500 miles. 4700 obo.

How do you spell Kawasaki in your post correctly, but incorrectly in your signature? lol

[Calmoc9]

+1 for SV 650. i like'm naked, you'll prolly want the s model with fairings. its been mentioned before, but ill say it again. buy your gear first! neutral colors so it doesnt have to match your bike; it'll match everything, and you'll already have it. its an old thread so I hope everything works out if it hasnt already. shiny side up.



scott

[zoolander]

get a 600, my first bike was a 03rr and loved it, rode it for a year or so and then upgraded to 04 zx10r, fav bike of all time. once you go to a 1000 you wont ever ride something smaller.

[Zach Attack]

get a 600, my first bike was a 03rr and loved it, rode it for a year or so and then upgraded to 04 zx10r, fav bike of all time. once you go to a 1000 you wont ever ride something smaller.

your still alive!!!!!!!! lol

[GREEN Rx8]

suzuki re-5 :P

[Eric_2jz]

Get a Hayabusa and throw a huge rear end on it........

[me_?_im_just_fast]

[quote=usafdarkhorse;500860]How do you spell Kawasaki in your post correctly, but incorrectly in your signature? lol[/quo

there ya go proof its the kawasaki curse it made me spell it wrong...that and im pretty sure i was drunk when i made that banner its about hideous... either way anything else you want to critique while your at it?