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senthu20 · 10-11-2004, 02:14 AM

Hi Guys,

This forum is great and as a newbie i am really interested to buy a nwe sports bike.Is suzuki katana 600 or 750 is good to start.I have 4 yrs of riding Indian nude bike suzuki samurai,but am not sure which bike to purchase here.pls know your thoughts based on your bikie exp.

Thanks a lot
-senthu

axel_2078 · 10-11-2004, 04:40 AM

I thought a Suzuki Samurai was a car?

Anyway, if you have previous experience, I'd recommend the 600 until you get the feel for it. Crotch rockets ride a bit differently than cruisers.

c50tiger · 10-11-2004, 10:39 AM

In India, the Samurai is a 2-stroke 100cc naked bike. Little commuter, basically. Think late '60's early 70's US with electric ignition.

Or look here: http://auto.indiamart.com/motorcycle...uzuki-samurai/

If you're hung up on the idea of a crotch rocket, I'd stay small. Your old Samurai had less than 8hp and maxed out at around 55 or 60mph. The Katana has... well, not sure, but a helluva lot more than 8hp. Have you even considered the GS500? Yes, you have experience riding, but from where I sit you're not just changing style of bike, you're pretty well jumping a couple or three decades in technology and performance. Be careful.

pitbull76 · 10-11-2004, 11:56 AM

I'd suggest the Kat600, GS500 or the Kawi EX500 (Ninja 500). They'll all be a big jump from what you had.

senthu20 · 10-11-2004, 03:48 PM

Thanks c50tiger,pitbull76,axel_2078 for replying to my post.i will have a

feel of a crotch rocket and then decide.

pug · 10-11-2004, 06:27 PM

What about the SV650S?

c50tiger · 10-11-2004, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pug

What about the SV650S?

That'd be an option, too. But frankly, the GZ250 is more than twice the bike he's used to.

c50tiger · 10-11-2004, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senthu20

Thanks c50tiger,pitbull76,axel_2078 for replying to my post.i will have a

feel of a crotch rocket and then decide.

No problem at all, senthu. Good luck and, above all, enjoy it when you do get it.

turtleescape · 10-11-2004, 07:03 PM

This is my first year riding. I started with a 1995 katana 600. I think it is a great bike to start with if you can take it easy. Its not the fastes bike out there but it still has a lot of power. I love mine I have put 2000 miles on it in 2 and a half months.

10-11-2004, 08:41 PM

well, what are you going for? speed? looks? practicality? if you are going for speed and looks, be smart and safe, be very hard on yourself to not just open it up, and get a gsx-r600. if you want practicality, go for more of the sport tourer. look at the katanas. it depends on your budget, and what yo are looking for. above all, remember. wear a helmet and a jacket at least.

**Clint** · 10-11-2004, 08:50 PM

The fact that you have riding experience can either be bad or good. You may have learned some skills, yet you may have developed some bad habits. The Katana might be a good choice, but be sure to get some training along with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soad

well, what are you going for?...wear a helmet and a jacket at least.

Dude, do you have a bike yet? Where do you get off giving out advice?

Quote:

pls know your thoughts based on your bikie exp.

Experience. EXPERIENCE.

GIXXER-Mike · 10-12-2004, 08:23 AM

Soad...

U don't have a 2-wheeler

!

10-12-2004, 05:44 PM

this is funny to me and probably only me, but, i learned almost everything i know from here.

LayinLo · 10-13-2004, 01:50 PM

No, not funny, just true.

RedAggie03 · 10-13-2004, 04:56 PM

I started on a 1996 Bandit 600 and now have a 04 SV650s - Start with a 500cc or a 600cc bike. The new GS500 looks pretty cool actually...

LayinLo · 10-13-2004, 05:49 PM

And trust me, it will do almost anything you want it to in the right hands.

10-11-2004, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
senthu20 Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	Newbie --What sports bike to buy as a newbie,Is katana 600 Hi Guys, This forum is great and as a newbie i am really interested to buy a nwe sports bike.Is suzuki katana 600 or 750 is good to start.I have 4 yrs of riding Indian nude bike suzuki samurai,but am not sure which bike to purchase here.pls know your thoughts based on your bikie exp. Thanks a lot -senthu

10-11-2004, 04:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I thought a Suzuki Samurai was a car? Anyway, if you have previous experience, I'd recommend the 600 until you get the feel for it. Crotch rockets ride a bit differently than cruisers. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

10-11-2004, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	In India, the Samurai is a 2-stroke 100cc naked bike. Little commuter, basically. Think late '60's early 70's US with electric ignition. Or look here: http://auto.indiamart.com/motorcycle...uzuki-samurai/ If you're hung up on the idea of a crotch rocket, I'd stay small. Your old Samurai had less than 8hp and maxed out at around 55 or 60mph. The Katana has... well, not sure, but a helluva lot more than 8hp. Have you even considered the GS500? Yes, you have experience riding, but from where I sit you're not just changing style of bike, you're pretty well jumping a couple or three decades in technology and performance. Be careful. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

10-11-2004, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
pitbull76 Found second gear by accident Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 330	I'd suggest the Kat600, GS500 or the Kawi EX500 (Ninja 500). They'll all be a big jump from what you had. __________________ 1994 Kawasaki ZX-6E

10-12-2004, 08:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Soad... U don't have a 2-wheeler ! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

10-11-2004, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
senthu20 Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	Thanks c50tiger,pitbull76,axel_2078 for replying to my post.i will have a feel of a crotch rocket and then decide.

10-11-2004, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
pug Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 259	What about the SV650S?

10-11-2004, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
turtleescape Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 35	This is my first year riding. I started with a 1995 katana 600. I think it is a great bike to start with if you can take it easy. Its not the fastes bike out there but it still has a lot of power. I love mine I have put 2000 miles on it in 2 and a half months.

10-11-2004, 08:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	well, what are you going for? speed? looks? practicality? if you are going for speed and looks, be smart and safe, be very hard on yourself to not just open it up, and get a gsx-r600. if you want practicality, go for more of the sport tourer. look at the katanas. it depends on your budget, and what yo are looking for. above all, remember. wear a helmet and a jacket at least.

10-12-2004, 05:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	this is funny to me and probably only me, but, i learned almost everything i know from here.

10-13-2004, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	No, not funny, just true.

10-13-2004, 04:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
RedAggie03 Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 3	I started on a 1996 Bandit 600 and now have a 04 SV650s - Start with a 500cc or a 600cc bike. The new GS500 looks pretty cool actually... __________________ 2004 SV650s - Suzuki Lowers, Suzuki Frame Sliders, Targe FE Kit, PAIR Removal, Targa Diamond Cat Eyes, & Suzuki Seat Cowl - For Now!

10-13-2004, 05:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	And trust me, it will do almost anything you want it to in the right hands.

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