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cowboyup75146 · 07-27-2007, 08:59 AM

My son is looking for a used 04 or newer. He had a 04 DL 650 susuki that he sold , is looking to get back into riding.
Has taken the mc class, but only has about 6 mon. exp.
He is 6'1" aboyt 245#s , can you recomend a good bike. does not want a bike like mine [ old man's bike 06 Road Star] but I don't want him to have a sport bike [ crouch roket ]
Can Yall help ??

**inspiron** · 07-27-2007, 09:09 AM

Well, what is he looking for? The DL is a dual-sport (IIRC), so does he want something like that? Or more of a standard bike like a Honda CBF 600 or Suzuki SV 650 or Bandit 600? Or something a bit more sporty, like a Honda CBR or Suzuki GSR?

I (personally) can understand his not wanting an "old man's bike", and your not wanting him on a organ-doner bike. But there are plenty of choices in between those extremes. He should sit on some bikes and see what fits him best - and where he feels most comfortable. At 6'1", he won't be comfortable on most race-replica crotch-rockets - he'll have to fold himself up to get his feet on the pegs.

wiggiebear · 07-27-2007, 10:24 AM

I would humbly suggest a Suzuki M50. It's a cruiser, but its styling is a lot less Harley (i.e., chrome, studs, and leather) and more sporty. It's not a standard/dual sport like a SV650, or some of the other bikes mentioned. One of the reasons I bought one is because I liked the way it looks; the people I ride with have cruisers, but I didn't want a bike that looks like my dad's.

Of course, I'm 30 years old, so maybe my tastes don't necessarily follow your son's. BUT, if you go check out the M50 forum, you'll find a lot of younger riders there.

GregR1 · 07-27-2007, 10:33 AM

suzuki sv650 / sv1000
yamaha fz6 / fz1
triumph speed triple
honda 599 / 919
kawasaki z750s (rare in the US) / z1000 (but it's UGLY as hell)
harley v-rod

**inspiron** · 07-27-2007, 10:34 AM

Actually I would recommend the new Street Triple (675ccm) before the Speed Triple (950 or 1050ccm) for a newbie.

GregR1 · 07-27-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Actually I would recommend the new Street Triple (675ccm) before the Speed Triple (950 or 1050ccm) for a newbie.

good point! i keep forgetting that they have more than just that one naked bike.

07-27-2007, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
cowboyup75146 Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 06 yamaha roadstar Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 80	Motorcycle for 22 yr old My son is looking for a used 04 or newer. He had a 04 DL 650 susuki that he sold , is looking to get back into riding. Has taken the mc class, but only has about 6 mon. exp. He is 6'1" aboyt 245#s , can you recomend a good bike. does not want a bike like mine [ old man's bike 06 Road Star] but I don't want him to have a sport bike [ crouch roket ] Can Yall help ??

07-27-2007, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Well, what is he looking for? The DL is a dual-sport (IIRC), so does he want something like that? Or more of a standard bike like a Honda CBF 600 or Suzuki SV 650 or Bandit 600? Or something a bit more sporty, like a Honda CBR or Suzuki GSR? I (personally) can understand his not wanting an "old man's bike", and your not wanting him on a organ-doner bike. But there are plenty of choices in between those extremes. He should sit on some bikes and see what fits him best - and where he feels most comfortable. At 6'1", he won't be comfortable on most race-replica crotch-rockets - he'll have to fold himself up to get his feet on the pegs. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-27-2007, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Actually I would recommend the new Street Triple (675ccm) before the Speed Triple (950 or 1050ccm) for a newbie. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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07-27-2007, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
wiggiebear In Training Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: '08 Bandit 1250 ABS Location: Seattle Posts: 124	I would humbly suggest a Suzuki M50. It's a cruiser, but its styling is a lot less Harley (i.e., chrome, studs, and leather) and more sporty. It's not a standard/dual sport like a SV650, or some of the other bikes mentioned. One of the reasons I bought one is because I liked the way it looks; the people I ride with have cruisers, but I didn't want a bike that looks like my dad's. Of course, I'm 30 years old, so maybe my tastes don't necessarily follow your son's. BUT, if you go check out the M50 forum, you'll find a lot of younger riders there.

07-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
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