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04-22-2006, 07:27 PM
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| Newbie  Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
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 |  Which 600cc bike? I'm looking to buy my first bike, and I don't know which one I really should get. I'm torn between the Honda CBR600RR, YAMAHA YZF-R6, and the SUZUKI GSX600. I know practically nothing about the technical things about these motorcycles, so I would like to know if you guys have any idea which one is the best one to buy. Some specific questions I have are: Which model is easy to maintain? Which is the cheapest? Most expensive? Which one is worth the amount of money paid (bang for the buck) And lastly, is there a big difference between each of them? If you can tell me more about any of these bikes, that would be great.
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04-22-2006, 08:10 PM
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| Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst   Joined: Mar 2006
Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike)
Location: Lexington, KY
Posts: 4,086
 | My advice as well as most others is going to be, before buying a 600cc sport bike or any bike for that matter, you should look into to taking a rider safety course to become familar with operating a motorcycle. I personally have never ridden a sportbike (just not my thing). BTW welcome to the forum.
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04-22-2006, 08:12 PM
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| Tire Eating Moderator   Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,617
| They are all equally bad choices. Read this thread about the exact same subject. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ad.php?t=14112
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04-22-2006, 08:46 PM
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| Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Posts: 11
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What do you recomend for a beginner? I dont need a bike thats too fast really, cause I'm going to be using this just to go to university and back, although I do want it to look cool... BTW, sorry for not using the 'search' before - forgot all about it! oh, and thanks for the welcome. great forum! Last edited by FmanFORPS3; 04-22-2006 at 08:49 PM. | |
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04-22-2006, 08:49 PM
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| Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,617
| Thats just been a very active topic lately, with lots of information. Starting with a smaller bike is a smart idea. You can always learn and get a 600cc bike lately.
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04-22-2006, 11:03 PM
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| I took the All Bran Challenge  Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: C50SE
Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada
Posts: 7,326
| Being safe comes first, looking cool comes later. A used, smaller cc bike, gives you time to learn and lowers the cost. A dropped bike can be costly to repair. Just use the search function here, lots of advise and info. Motorcycling can be a lifetime passion.  |
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04-22-2006, 11:05 PM
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| Fourth gear and illegal   Joined: Aug 2005
Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600
Location: Killeen, Texas
Posts: 745
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 Dude, the Suzuki GS500's are NICE bikes! Everytime I see one on the street, I have to do a double take. I'd love to get the chance to ride one of those. The Ninja 250's and 500's are good too, although I prefer the looks of the Suzuki's (rear sits up higher, more fairing etc.). Oh yea, don't skimp on the gear! Welcome dude!
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04-22-2006, 11:07 PM
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| Third gear and cruising   Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 532
| As others have said, don't be in a big hurry to get on a 600 sportbike. By putting in good quality miles and learning as much as you can on some smaller bikes, when the time comes for you to get on a 600 sportbike the experience will be 10x greater. As others have said, use the search and read up on some great options that will alow you to learn and progress without getting board or feel like you've wasted you money. And Welcome to the Forum!
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04-23-2006, 12:40 AM
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| Seat Tester  Joined: Apr 2006
Bike: Gixxer 600
Location: Toronto
Posts: 63
| I started on the exact bike I ride now, lol. I am not proud of it, but I took riding classes and in that class I rode a dirtbike 125. I am mature tho, and I take every precaution learnt in that course. I am also not a teenager tho, and I do not recommend that for teenagers, lol
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04-23-2006, 04:27 AM
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| Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Posts: 11
| Thanks for the welcome! I did a few searches on the forum, and read manyposts, and I figure the best choice of bikes for me is between the following 3: Yamaha FZ6 Suzuki SV650 Suzuki GS500 I still have to do more research about these bikes, but I just wanted to let you guys know that yes, I am stepping away from the powerful 600cc  Plus these bikes are cheaper, which is great on my side because I can't afford to loose any money right now  - mods, your welcome to lock this thread... or just let it die - Oh, One more thing, I haven’t run into any good bike gear shops where I live (I'm actually searching for this right now...). What are some names for popular bike gear shops in Canada? (So I can do a store locator and such...) Last edited by FmanFORPS3; 04-23-2006 at 05:05 AM. |
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04-23-2006, 08:44 AM
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| Dogs Best Friend(admin)  Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: SOLD
Location: Moncton NB Canada
Posts: 9,185
| Where in Canada? This thread is a keeper. Reason being, we have recently been debating if we should try to advise people away from the 600cc race bikes and a few people said that no one listens. You are proof to the contrary and proof that there are some responsible young men left in the world. I just knew you were Canadian  [IMG] [/IMG]
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04-23-2006, 06:35 PM
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| Throttle Jockey  Joined: Apr 2004
Bike: '05 Boulevard C50
Location: Central Kentucky
Posts: 3,208
| Hey Fman, do not forget to check out insurance costs when you're choosing a bike. It's a part of the cost, and with a sport bike it can be a big part of the cost. Get a good bike and enjoy the ride, it is the season!
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04-23-2006, 10:39 PM
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| Sit speling cheker   Joined: Jan 2006
Bike: 2006 Blue M50 *SOLD* '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878
Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada
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Welcome to the forum, and all the best to you in your new found hobby. 
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04-24-2006, 03:25 PM
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| U.B's LoveChild  Joined: Sep 2005
Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Posts: 1,036
| Good luck on the search for want you need. Enjoy the forum and its mass of information. Ride safe when you get that first bike!
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04-25-2006, 04:59 AM
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| In Training   Joined: Apr 2006
Bike: 2001 Katana
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 146
| I love my Katana, but thats atleast the 600F and not 600R(and it's beyond fast enough for me), BUT as long as you are not like 6'3 then ^ They are guiding you in the right direction. Just be happy they didn't tell you to get on a Ninja 250 lols.
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