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g6civcx · 06-29-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DrG_RPS13

The K8 600 and 750 gixxers also have the suzuki mode selector switch which would make it ideal if you are starting out as well.

So get the 750 and start off on C mode. That way you will have a fairly "civil" introduction and as your skills improve you can work your way up to A mode. The modern 750 gixxer is about as quick as the older generation R1's so it's by no means a "small" bike. And it comes in that fantastic burnt orange.

I've said this in every post but here goes again. Do get some rider and track training. Too many guys die cause they don't know how to react in an emergency. Swerving, proper braking, proper cornering and general bike-sense (especially since you'll be commuting) are things you need to be taught. And I'm not talking about some random bar talk about bikes.

Good luck and let us know what you decide on in the end.

A lot of Euro-spec bikes have mode selectors to curtail excessive power for new riders. Unfortunately most of those features don't carrry over to the power-hungry US market.

sac · 06-29-2008, 09:12 AM

I would not buy a BRAND new bike for your first bike. I would get a used bike for 3-4k and get comfortable riding. IF you are already comfortable riding or dont care. You might want to check into Ducati. Expensive.. Sure.. But they ARE worth it in my opinion.. the recently discontinued..999r or 999s are fuckin bad ass machines...

But of the list i chose the cbr... gorgeous..

Modrified · 06-30-2008, 03:07 AM

this here is my opinion and from experience. you'll probably not going to take it because deep inside you know which bike to get.

when i first got into bikes, the first ones i look at are the 1000cc bikes and above - and yes including the hayabusa. Because haha they are the top bikes to get, and ego kinda played into it to. 1000cc bikes are too much if you never riden one before. if you get the hang of it very quickly then kudos for you i guess. start with a used bike. you might think it will be very unlikely for you to drop it, but the chances of you dropping it are actually pretty good. if you're into going fast, 600cc bikes can go very fast.

starting at a lower cc is a very good idea. but sometimes people get used to it pretty fast and would go to a higher cc pretty quickly. best thing to do is go to bike dealers and get on the bikes or better yet if you have friends that let you try them that would be the best to go. hope you get the bike that you like. good luck.

an_orange_s2k · 07-01-2008, 01:14 PM

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if i had a choice id get a yamaha. the r6 raven is the hottest bike out rite now in the states. just be careful bro.

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the raven is sex on 2 wheels...

nismo tuned s14 · 07-01-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrG_RPS13

The K8 600 and 750 gixxers also have the suzuki mode selector switch which would make it ideal if you are starting out as well.

So get the 750 and start off on C mode. That way you will have a fairly "civil" introduction and as your skills improve you can work your way up to A mode. The modern 750 gixxer is about as quick as the older generation R1's so it's by no means a "small" bike. And it comes in that fantastic burnt orange.

I've said this in every post but here goes again. Do get some rider and track training. Too many guys die cause they don't know how to react in an emergency. Swerving, proper braking, proper cornering and general bike-sense (especially since you'll be commuting) are things you need to be taught. And I'm not talking about some random bar talk about bikes.

Good luck and let us know what you decide on in the end.

well my price range for a bike is around 4k. so if i got anything bigger than the 250r it will have to be used. i think a used cbr600 wouldnt be that bad.

jsasrsr · 07-05-2008, 02:35 AM

please for your own good, dont buy a ducati or another italian bike.. sure they are great...............when they run! my first and only bike was a used ducati that i thought i got the best deal ever on... damn it was an 03, and it would never start... always stalled, especially in heavy traffic for some reason, and repairs are more than ridiculous...

cant go wrong with a ninja or possibly a gixxer, although EVERYONE has one..possibly even an r6.. stay away from honda.

tulsa240sx · 07-05-2008, 01:06 PM

my best friend just bought an 07 cbr600rr and I can tell you that bike is fast and handles amazing I had an r6 but sold it die to funds for the 240, but once my 240 is complete and I look at getting a new bike im gonna look at the 07' and up cbr600rr, they are the fastest bike in its class and they handle amazingly. thats what I have to say and ps I would take it over an r6 any day

blu808 · 07-06-2008, 02:04 AM

Buy whatever the fuck you want. Its your money. Any of those bikes will blow your mind with their performance. some more than others, but as long as you have the one you want, you will be happy with it.

norbac · 07-06-2008, 11:22 AM

what are the insurance costs on these bikes?

*downshift_sideways* · 07-06-2008, 01:33 PM

why do people think that 08 models are the best in overall performance?

I had the opputunity to get all those bikes listed.

I chose a 2002 Honda 954RR.

blu808 · 07-06-2008, 11:47 PM

After owning many many bikes, and including a 05 r1, a 02 r6, a built zx7r, cbr900rr, 2 cbr 929rrs, etc.

I can honestly say the 929rr was the best on the street for fun factor, power delivery, and ease of killing yourself.

On the track is another story though.

*downshift_sideways* · 07-06-2008, 11:49 PM

^Yea.

Very true. I have nothing but positive comments regaurding the 929rr.

Great power delivery mid range!

Hows the r1? Lets ride!

skeet skeet.

blu808 · 07-08-2008, 12:24 AM

Im down for a ride. You should roll down to my shop, then we could ride around the mountains.

What are you riding now anyways?

*downshift_sideways* · 07-08-2008, 12:43 AM

2002 Honda CBR 954RR.

I'll be worked this whole week at the construction site...and with parting out my coupe.

Next week we'll go ride...and eat afterwards.

Drew you in?

blv2xlr8 · 07-08-2008, 06:04 PM

I debated getting the daytona 675. I love the exposed frame and it reminds of the ducatis.

Hatemy7 · 07-09-2008, 01:17 PM

I have an 2006 R6 50th anniversary Limited Edition...

If its your first bike, i would recommend a ninja 250, looks good and gets pretty gas mileage...You are looking at 1000's and that is a very very bad idea, wich can only lead to you getting hurt or you killing urself...

But if you had to choose, I would wait for 2009 R1, wich is redone, stronger and faster ... Its already creating the buzz that it will out do the honda cbr 1000...

SR_Elliott24 · 07-10-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aNskY

Some people just need to learn the hard way

Hell yeah. My friend got a hayabusa for his first bike. Crashed it twice within 2 months of each other.

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 07-10-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by downshift_sideways

2002 Honda CBR 954RR.

I'll be worked this whole week at the construction site...and with parting out my coupe.

Next week we'll go ride...and eat afterwards.

Drew you in?

I'll be down for a ride when i get my bike.. Everything was going good using my friends 250 but he took it to school cause his car broke so he came and picked it up.. Next thing i know I'm getting a call from him telling me to pick him up at the hospital. He got cut off by a g35 and he went over a lane and a car speeding clipped him, so the bike is done. He can't even drive his 240 anymore, Not for like 3 months! I've done lots of research and thinking.. I think I'm gonna pick up a 08 Kawi zx-6r. Hear lots of good things about it and i really like the styling, Hear it's nice and stable for the street.. If i don't get a 08 I'm gonna get a 04 Gixxer 750.. So yea ill be down for a ride up in nor-cal, I'm gonna be going up there alot seeing as that's where my Lady is

*downshift_sideways* · 07-10-2008, 08:34 PM

werd playa.

(510)712-9688

Holla when your up north.

thats a longggg ride...get an ipod setup or something to keep you company.

noname7198 · 07-10-2008, 08:57 PM

I sold my R1 last month. That bike was awesome. I really miss it, but for some reason I thought I needed 2 s13's...

posdriftin · 07-11-2008, 09:41 AM

i just bought 01 f4i for 2k... ok bike to start on..

Hatemy7 · 07-11-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by posdriftin

i just bought 01 f4i for 2k... ok bike to start on..

damm right, one of my all time fav bikes.. that bike came with the passenger seat if im correct, and the tourque that monster carries is bad ass for a small bike...GL and dont forget to respect the bike..

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 07-11-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by downshift_sideways

werd playa.

(510)712-9688

Holla when your up north.

thats a longggg ride...get an ipod setup or something to keep you company.

Fo sho!! Yea it's going to be a long ass ride.. The first time my back and legs will be sore as fuck,balls probly numb but i will get used to it after like 3-5 times.. Ill probly be stuck in riding position the first time hahaha. A few friends of mine have a bet going around that i won't get a bike cause they think my lady has me

She said i can't get one

.. So I'm gonna win like $60. I'm already getting a ipod set-up.. Mixture of music.. Trance,techno,electro,All sorts of rock,couple rap songs ye know

*downshift_sideways* · 07-11-2008, 07:37 PM

Hahaha.

I got a friend who's mom said..if he gets a bike he's getting kicked outta the house.

His girlfriend also says, if he gets a bike she's leaving his ass.

fail! lmao.

my balls always get numb after 30 mins of riding.

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 07-11-2008, 09:05 PM

Hhaha my mom just said she will sabotage it if it's ever on her property..

.. I gotta hurry and get another job! First pay check I'm going down to berts mega mall and picking up meh bike

.I could get it now but i would be out of money in a few months(Extra savings i have left over) That's what I'm living off of right now

noname7198 · 07-12-2008, 07:34 AM

My mom also said I couldn't live at home if I bought a bike. When I got my first bike I made a deal with her, I agreed to go to church with her on Sunday's and pray for safety. I've now had 3 bikes, never crashed (which is impressive considering all the really stupid stuff I used to do). Also, I met a pretty cute girl there last summer...

View Poll Results: Which bike? Hmmmmmm
2008 Suzuki Gsx-r	56	30.43%
2008 Yamaha R1	50	27.17%
2008 Honda Cbr-rr	29	15.76%
2008 Kawasaki Ninja	26	14.13%
Other bikes	23	12.50%
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06-29-2008, 09:12 AM	#62
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 38 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I would not buy a BRAND new bike for your first bike. I would get a used bike for 3-4k and get comfortable riding. IF you are already comfortable riding or dont care. You might want to check into Ducati. Expensive.. Sure.. But they ARE worth it in my opinion.. the recently discontinued..999r or 999s are fuckin bad ass machines... But of the list i chose the cbr... gorgeous.. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

06-30-2008, 03:07 AM	#63
Modrified Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: n/a Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this here is my opinion and from experience. you'll probably not going to take it because deep inside you know which bike to get. when i first got into bikes, the first ones i look at are the 1000cc bikes and above - and yes including the hayabusa. Because haha they are the top bikes to get, and ego kinda played into it to. 1000cc bikes are too much if you never riden one before. if you get the hang of it very quickly then kudos for you i guess. start with a used bike. you might think it will be very unlikely for you to drop it, but the chances of you dropping it are actually pretty good. if you're into going fast, 600cc bikes can go very fast. starting at a lower cc is a very good idea. but sometimes people get used to it pretty fast and would go to a higher cc pretty quickly. best thing to do is go to bike dealers and get on the bikes or better yet if you have friends that let you try them that would be the best to go. hope you get the bike that you like. good luck. __________________ *I CAN FLASH MODIFY YOUR XBOX 360.*

07-06-2008, 02:04 AM	#68
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Buy whatever the fuck you want. Its your money. Any of those bikes will blow your mind with their performance. some more than others, but as long as you have the one you want, you will be happy with it. __________________

07-06-2008, 01:33 PM	#70
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 37 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why do people think that 08 models are the best in overall performance? I had the opputunity to get all those bikes listed. I chose a 2002 Honda 954RR. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-05-2008, 02:35 AM	#66
jsasrsr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Stationed in...Germany Age: 34 Posts: 419 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	please for your own good, dont buy a ducati or another italian bike.. sure they are great...............when they run! my first and only bike was a used ducati that i thought i got the best deal ever on... damn it was an 03, and it would never start... always stalled, especially in heavy traffic for some reason, and repairs are more than ridiculous... cant go wrong with a ninja or possibly a gixxer, although EVERYONE has one..possibly even an r6.. stay away from honda.

07-05-2008, 01:06 PM	#67
tulsa240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tulsa Oklahoma Age: 35 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my best friend just bought an 07 cbr600rr and I can tell you that bike is fast and handles amazing I had an r6 but sold it die to funds for the 240, but once my 240 is complete and I look at getting a new bike im gonna look at the 07' and up cbr600rr, they are the fastest bike in its class and they handle amazingly. thats what I have to say and ps I would take it over an r6 any day

07-06-2008, 11:22 AM	#69
norbac Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: a nice place Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what are the insurance costs on these bikes?

07-06-2008, 11:47 PM	#71
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	After owning many many bikes, and including a 05 r1, a 02 r6, a built zx7r, cbr900rr, 2 cbr 929rrs, etc. I can honestly say the 929rr was the best on the street for fun factor, power delivery, and ease of killing yourself. On the track is another story though. __________________

07-06-2008, 11:49 PM	#72
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 37 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Yea. Very true. I have nothing but positive comments regaurding the 929rr. Great power delivery mid range! Hows the r1? Lets ride! skeet skeet. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-08-2008, 12:24 AM	#73
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Im down for a ride. You should roll down to my shop, then we could ride around the mountains. What are you riding now anyways? __________________

07-08-2008, 12:43 AM	#74
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 37 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2002 Honda CBR 954RR. I'll be worked this whole week at the construction site...and with parting out my coupe. Next week we'll go ride...and eat afterwards. Drew you in? __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-08-2008, 06:04 PM	#75
blv2xlr8 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madrid Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I debated getting the daytona 675. I love the exposed frame and it reminds of the ducatis.

07-09-2008, 01:17 PM	#76
Hatemy7 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Il Age: 38 Posts: 1,367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an 2006 R6 50th anniversary Limited Edition... If its your first bike, i would recommend a ninja 250, looks good and gets pretty gas mileage...You are looking at 1000's and that is a very very bad idea, wich can only lead to you getting hurt or you killing urself... But if you had to choose, I would wait for 2009 R1, wich is redone, stronger and faster ... Its already creating the buzz that it will out do the honda cbr 1000...

07-10-2008, 08:34 PM	#79
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 37 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	werd playa. (510)712-9688 Holla when your up north. thats a longggg ride...get an ipod setup or something to keep you company. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-10-2008, 08:57 PM	#80
noname7198 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MA Age: 38 Posts: 339 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I sold my R1 last month. That bike was awesome. I really miss it, but for some reason I thought I needed 2 s13's...

07-11-2008, 09:41 AM	#81
posdriftin Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: so cal...north ..sd... Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i just bought 01 f4i for 2k... ok bike to start on..

07-11-2008, 07:37 PM	#84
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 37 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hahaha. I got a friend who's mom said..if he gets a bike he's getting kicked outta the house. His girlfriend also says, if he gets a bike she's leaving his ass. fail! lmao. my balls always get numb after 30 mins of riding. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

07-11-2008, 09:05 PM	#85
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 35 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Hhaha my mom just said she will sabotage it if it's ever on her property.... I gotta hurry and get another job! First pay check I'm going down to berts mega mall and picking up meh bike.I could get it now but i would be out of money in a few months(Extra savings i have left over) That's what I'm living off of right now __________________ Obliterate

07-12-2008, 07:34 AM	#86
noname7198 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MA Age: 38 Posts: 339 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	My mom also said I couldn't live at home if I bought a bike. When I got my first bike I made a deal with her, I agreed to go to church with her on Sunday's and pray for safety. I've now had 3 bikes, never crashed (which is impressive considering all the really stupid stuff I used to do). Also, I met a pretty cute girl there last summer...