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Kawasaki Z750....
Kawasaki Z750....
Is this a good choice for a first bike? I love the look/feel of it and have ridden my mates around the block a couple times. If this is not a good choice... do you have any naked bike recommendations other then the SV650? Thanks all in advance!
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Please note that I have also already passed the MSF course.
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Dragonhawk
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Re: Kawasaki Z750....
At 107HP the Kawasaki Z750S is really WAY too powerful for a beginner in my opinion.dial911 wrote:Is this a good choice for a first bike? I love the look/feel of it and have ridden my mates around the block a couple times. If this is not a good choice... do you have any naked bike recommendations other then the SV650? Thanks all in advance!
Please note that I have also already passed the MSF course.
Keep in mind that a Honda Civic has 110HP and weighs 3000 pounds.
Now you want to start on something with 107HP that weighs 300 pounds.
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Have a lot of questions about motorcycling?
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ericeverson
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Any interest in the Honda 599? I think that this bike has more than enough horses, yet is forgiving enough for a newer rider. The bike looks and feels very sporty. I’m glad I didn’t start off on a 750, you’re looking at a lot of horses there.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... a-599a.jpg
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... a-599a.jpg
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ericeverson
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Here's that pic... I'm thinking that the 599 has the same motor as a CBR (inline 4cyl) but it's a little scaled back.
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the 599 is still a bit much for a beginner. It has 95hp
I would try a used GS500e (non-faired). It would be a good starter. Maybe an older UJM, or something of the like. Try to keep it around 50hp for a first bike, you will be glad you did. When you move up to a bigger bike, you will have a lot more control.
On the high end, a Ninja 650R, or a suzuki SV650 would be acceptable for beginners. Where the ninja 650 has about 66hp, and the SV650 has about 73hp. You might also look at a Ducati Monster 620 or 695, which is comparable in performance, but is an oh-so-sexy naked bike.
I would try a used GS500e (non-faired). It would be a good starter. Maybe an older UJM, or something of the like. Try to keep it around 50hp for a first bike, you will be glad you did. When you move up to a bigger bike, you will have a lot more control.
On the high end, a Ninja 650R, or a suzuki SV650 would be acceptable for beginners. Where the ninja 650 has about 66hp, and the SV650 has about 73hp. You might also look at a Ducati Monster 620 or 695, which is comparable in performance, but is an oh-so-sexy naked bike.
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2003 Z1000 - For Sale
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Actually I don't know which forum I was reading this on but the Duc 620 is definitely in the top 5 learning bikes... Although I think that list consisted mostly of standards' not sport bikes.BigChickenStrips wrote:ducati 620 dark is neckid and looks bad assed. its not generally considdered too mcuh for a beginner.