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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:46 pm
by Kibagari
Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7 wrote:Storysunfolding.
First of all where in any of my posts did i say that? Nowhere! Secondly your all fine backing power whos getting a busa as a first bike but dont like the idea of me having my 750! Deal with it.
Now see, this is being plain disrespectful. Stop being a punk. None of us EVER said "go ahead and get the busa", and the people that did say that have heard that same statement again and again (and aren't being serious). We don't have to deal with it.
And power, congratulations on rethinking it. A ninja 250 is an awesome bike, you're going to have a lot of fun on it.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:16 am
by Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7
Kibagari, I dont think i was being disrepectful when others are writing things i never originally said, then quoting it, bang out of order really.
All i know is im guna have a great time with my bike, learning to ride and improve my skills and thats all that matters to me at the end of the day.
Jake.
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:11 pm
by SBK15
Hi power, and welcome to the forums!
i've found some "Substitutions" for the 'Busa that you might like...
What about a Suzuki GS500F...
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... GS500F.htm
The suzuki Katana 600
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... ana600.htm
The Kawasaki ZZR 600
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... ZZR600.htm
If you want something even MORE sporty...
The Triumph Daytona 675
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... Triple.htm
These aren't well, the best begginer bikes you can get, but i can tell your not really leaning toward a Ninja 250/500/650.
These are really sexy bikes, like the Busa.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:13 am
by Brackstone
MMMMMM That Triumph Daytona is sexy
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:08 pm
by ofblong
Brackstone wrote:
MMMMMM That Triumph Daytona is sexy
id rather have a Ducati MS 620 but they no longer make them =[.
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:02 pm
by Wrider
Umm, to edit the list, the Daytona 675 makes more HP/TQ than any of the supersport 600s from the Big 4... I'd recommend that if looks are so important to you, check out the Honda CBR600F4i. It's got less HP/TQ, is more beginner friendly (although still more than I'd ever recommend). It's also more comfortable (relatively) than the RR, and has cheaper insurance...
Wrider
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:58 pm
by Fast Eddy B
I loved the CBR600F. Got it right after DAS in England, as many do. Maybe its something about Honda, but it never felt scary/hairy/or lairy.
That's why (after this self imposed break) I'm not sure if the Versys is going to feel too....clunky. The inline 4 just.....Vroom....no, Vrim.....no NRRRRRRRR, Vrim Vrim, WREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Yup.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:27 am
by Power
You're right SBK 15, I'm not really whole hearted on the Ninja 250R. The left side of my brain says starter bike, the right BUSA!
I'm going to start of small however in order to greatly reduce the chance of wreaking any Hayabusa I buy.
As far as starter bikes go looks aren't even a factor. That Triumph looks, well, awesome but I don't think it'd make a great starter bike, maybe as one of my stepping stones to the Hayabusa though.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:38 am
by Brackstone
Power wrote:You're right SBK 15, I'm not really whole hearted on the Ninja 250R. The left side of my brain says starter bike, the right BUSA!
I'm going to start of small however in order to greatly reduce the chance of wreaking any Hayabusa I buy.
As far as starter bikes go looks aren't even a factor. That Triumph looks, well, awesome but I don't think it'd make a great starter bike, maybe as one of my stepping stones to the Hayabusa though.
The new ninjas look really sexy, oh and BTW I just noticed your name is "Power" and that adds some irony to the situation
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:12 am
by Power
Brackstone wrote:
The new ninjas look really sexy, oh and BTW I just noticed your name is "Power" and that adds some irony to the situation
I watch a lot of Top Gear and have a habit of imitating Clarkson's "POWER" quote when I go WOT in my car.
Oh, yeah... Helmets. I was looking at this one:
Link
Thoughts?