Need Advice on what bike to buy..

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emac1324 · #1 Unread post by **emac1324** » Sun May 13, 2007 1:17 pm

I am deciding between a 2003 Suzuki Gsx-r 750 or a 2006 Buell firebolt XB12r. I like the Gsxr because I am more familiar with Suzuki. I have done comparisons and it would seem the '03 suzuki is a better bike, but im just not sure. Can anyone help?

Nalian · #2 Unread post by **Nalian** » Sun May 13, 2007 1:23 pm

What kind of riding are you looking to do? How much riding have you done in the past? What kind of shape are the two bikes you're looking at in - or are those just the models you're looking at in general?

emac1324 · #3 Unread post by **emac1324** » Mon May 14, 2007 2:59 am

Just riding for fun, like riding on a nice day kind of thing. the only riding exp i have is dirt bikes, ive been doing that since i was 5. good condition, not wrecked or anything, the general models

Mon May 14, 2007 3:25 am

Dirt to street is crazy enough. Going from a dirt bike to a 600+CC sportbike is something else entirely. For grins and jollies, read the stickies on 600+CC sportbikes in the new riders forum.

However, to not start on that road- with your experience you'll never notice a difference between the two bikes. They are both quality. Sit on both of them, and whichever one feels best and you feel happy buying- that's the best bike for you.

safety-boy · Wed May 16, 2007 1:22 am

Get a Ninja ZX-6R

Actually, between the two, I would suggest the 750 Suzi. I do not like Suzis at all (being a Kawasaki man), but I will admit that the GSXR 750 is a fabulous bike. Probably Suzi's best bike. A 750 has a ton of power, and the Haybusa and ZX-14R crowd won't have anything on you, especially in the corners

I don't know much about Buell, but I will bet the Suzi is more bike for the money (though a Kawa would be even more).

As far as dirt to street goes, if you rode and 400cc to 500cc bikes, you'll be able to handle a big bike with some practice. Four strokes are a lot more predictable. I had a friend who rode a Speed Triple on the road like a madman, but was still scared on his KX-500 - and with good reason

Just remember, sliding is typically a no-no, and sport bikes have brakes

--Dave

KingRobb · #6 Unread post by **KingRobb** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:17 am

The GSXR is a better bike but the firebolt will handle closer to the diirtbike you are used to.....neither will be as forgiving.