94 Yamaha fzr600 beginner?

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94 Yamaha fzr600 beginner?

#1 Unread post by pilsner »

Ok, I know these questions have been asked 3 million times but anyway...

A moped was the closest thing to a motorcycle ive rode so I took the MSF class and am glad I did. I did well and feel comfortable riding.

I've been trying to find a beginner bike like an older gs500. But I've been looking without much luck and I cant wait much longer! I came across a 94 Yamaha fzr600 for around 2k. But I know its a sportbike and has some decent horsepower but not as much as the newer ones.

I was wondering if you guys think this would be too much power?

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#2 Unread post by Sev »

No.
Of course I'm generalizing from a single example here, but everyone does that. At least I do.

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#3 Unread post by pilsner »

Ok im an idiot i didnt realize it was around 90 hp

I think i found a good starter
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/107370827.html

any thoughts

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#4 Unread post by Ninja Geoff »

pilsner wrote:Ok, I know these questions have been asked 3 million times but anyway...

A moped was the closest thing to a motorcycle ive rode so I took the MSF class and am glad I did. I did well and feel comfortable riding.

I've been trying to find a beginner bike like an older gs500. But I've been looking without much luck and I cant wait much longer! I came across a 94 Yamaha fzr600 for around 2k. But I know its a sportbike and has some decent horsepower but not as much as the newer ones.

I was wondering if you guys think this would be too much power?
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pilsner wrote:Ok im an idiot i didnt realize it was around 90 hp

I think i found a good starter
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/107370827.html

any thoughts
Yes. Grab it if it runs fine. $600 is a decent price.
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Snag up that Kawi if its in good shape. Wait a min. thats in boulder LOL. Thats close enough to me that I would be half tempted to snatch it up LOL.

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