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Ready for a sportbike
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:23 pm
by TXClassic
I bought a brand new V-Star 650 last march, and rode it all summer, and when I could in the winter. I thought I would be happy with a cruiser, but I find myself wanting a sportbike more and more. My question is, am I ready for a 600cc sportbike? I really like the Suzuki GSX-R600. I'm currently trying to sell me V-Star, but are there any veterens out there with some input? Thanks.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:25 pm
by VermilionX
if you have to ask... then you might not be ready yet.
you know yourself better than any of us.
PS. im not a vet. im just a newbie like you.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:43 pm
by intotherain
I remember someone saying to me, I cant remember if it was sev or someone, but they said this.
"once you don't even have to think the slightest about: turning, traffic jams, (and a bunch of other stuff i forgot), and you ride for one year (dont know about this either) after that, you should be ready for your tame sportbike."
it was something along the lines of that
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:32 pm
by TXClassic
well i guess what I'm really trying to find out is, how would the GSX-R6 compare to the V-Star 650?? I have never been on a sport bike before, and was just wondering what the difference in power is?
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:38 pm
by intotherain
vstar has a tame 40 HP engine.
GSXR 600 has a razor sharp I-4 105 HP engine.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:33 pm
by qwerty
TXClassic wrote:well i guess what I'm really trying to find out is, how would the GSX-R6 compare to the V-Star 650?? I have never been on a sport bike before, and was just wondering what the difference in power is?
How are they alike?
They both have two wheels, a frame, handlebars, a seat, and a gas tank. Other than that, they don't have a lot in common. Many bumbling idiots rice V-Stars and survive. Gixxers kill bumbling idiots for fun. If you are VERY careful and respect the Gixxers capabilities, you'll be okay.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:40 pm
by intotherain
qwerty wrote:TXClassic wrote:well i guess what I'm really trying to find out is, how would the GSX-R6 compare to the V-Star 650?? I have never been on a sport bike before, and was just wondering what the difference in power is?
How are they alike?
They both have two wheels, a frame, handlebars, a seat, and a gas tank. Other than that, they don't have a lot in common. Many bumbling idiots rice V-Stars and survive. Gixxers kill bumbling idiots for fun. If you are VERY careful and respect the Gixxers capabilities, you'll be okay.
nicely stated, qwerty. dont think I could have said something as clever as that. Verm is still alive.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:41 pm
by Shorts
TXClassic wrote:well i guess what I'm really trying to find out is, how would the GSX-R6 compare to the V-Star 650?? I have never been on a sport bike before, and was just wondering what the difference in power is?
They don't compare.
Why not try out SVs, FZs, Ninja 650..? Why to a GSXR?
The change to those will be drastic anyway, but a bit more forgiving.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:56 pm
by Sev
If you have to ask, the answer is no.
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:01 pm
by Fast Eddy B
Go demo one. Or rent one.