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Soon to be 1st time sport bike owner (October).
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:40 am
by Derailer
Here is my 'newbie' thread. I am 23 years old and have been racing dirt bikes since I was 17 years old. My riding experience is mainly on the dirt, even though I have been on a few local rides with my friends on their spare bikes. There is a lot of informative threads on this forum, and I have been reading through them for the last few hours. I have my mind set on a 600cc bike, because I know that I will grow out of a 500cc too fast. I have been on R6's and R1's, although I favor the R6 because the R1 is just too much for my skill. I look forward to meeting you all, and welcome any comments or suggestions.
Travis
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:02 am
by Shiv
Take the MSF if you haven't already.
And read the stickies concerning 500s and 'growing out of them too fast'. An R6 will produce more power than you'll use on the street most like.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:04 am
by Andrew
Welcome! Where in Texas are you?
Just take your time and don't do anything stupid. I am a believer that with a level head, you can probably handle a 600cc sportbike. Practice...a lot. I'm still in the stage where I spend a lot of time in parking lots.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:10 am
by Derailer
Thank you for the welcome. The first thread I read was the sticked one mentioned above. I do have experience on the road, and I will say that the R6 is definitely well suited for a track. I am very level headed, and safety is #1 on my mind. I am about to change insurance companies, and the MSF course is planned for the next few weeks. It will be nice to have my own bike, rather than using a friends
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:40 am
by spinner
The R6 will be plenty of power. You will love it.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:47 am
by Kal
If you can't ride an R1 then you can't ride an R6 either. End of.
I'd suggest you look to something more in the grey area of beginer street bikes. SV650 etc.
Once again I have as real problem with someone saying they will grow out of a 500cc roadbike.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:59 am
by Derailer
I have considered a Katana, because I know its mild for a 600cc bike. I will look at the bikes you suggested..are they the naked bikes?
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:39 pm
by Derailer
Thank you Kal..it is greatly appreciated.
I was on the Kawasaki site a few minutes ago and the Ninja 650R did catch my eye.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:59 pm
by Kal
It's nice enough, bu I've got a 'thing' about the Hyosung 650's and the Fischer...
There is just something real nice about it. To me iIt looks like a complete weapon, while keeping the performace down to levels that I won't instantly lose my licence for.
