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kickinit0486 · 04-05-2006, 08:37 PM

What are your thoughts on best overall bike? It will be my first bike and i have read the threads i realize not a popular choice but it is mine just looking for intelligent advice on which of the 3

stevie c · 04-05-2006, 08:53 PM

In my opinion, unless you are a very experience test rider, they are all as good as each other. The choice comes down to personal taste, some people stick to a brand, or maybe you look at the new R6 and think it looks great from the front, but unfinished at the back....

The choice is yours, make sure you get all the training you can and don't run before you can walk.
Also, get the best protective gear you can afford.

kyro2000 · 04-05-2006, 09:00 PM

If you want a bike for the track I would definitly go with the 06 R6. Out of the box that this is insane! If you're just looking for a bike for the street, then I think they are all good.

kickinit0486 · 04-05-2006, 10:12 PM

is the r6 going to be any harder to learn how to ride due to the new electronic throttle and the slipper clutch

GIXXER-Mike · 04-05-2006, 10:35 PM

My vote goes to the GSX-R600...without a doubt

!

4W4K3 · 04-05-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night_Wolf

There might be a dozen riders in North America that can tell the subtle differences in these three particular motorcyles. You are not one of them and most likely you will be six feet under before you ever develop the skills to ride one with the dozen riders who can tell the difference. Look up Squid as you fit the definition

Harsh, but true. A GSXR or anything over 500cc's is definetly not a beginner bike. Even 500cc's is cautioned against for most beginners, but still seems to be the most popular choice.

Not only are they all probably too powerful. They are all probably a bad first bike because of price. Imagine spending all that cash on a new 06' bike, and wrecking it out right. Not to mention, if you aren't paying in cash/upfront your insurance is going to be more expensive due to financing. Some insurance companies won't even cover you if you finance.

kyro2000 · 04-05-2006, 10:53 PM

wow, i must of been half asleep! You said this will be your fist bike. Ok, well, if you're not a troll, please take the time to learn on something that is more forgiving than a 600 sportbike. I don't say that to be a know it all, I say that well, to just try and help you give yourself a chance to not be killed or worse, kill someone else.

If you are really considering a new bike let us know, and this will become a great forum for you to get a fun bike that you can learn and grow with and then after putting in valuable time and experince, graduate to a 600 sportbike.

Also, it is very difficult to learn on a powerful bike like the 600s. You will be a much faster rider if you learn on a bike you can control and master. The learning curve is just too steep.

SVZuki · 04-06-2006, 07:04 AM

I am sure that Sportrider magazine should have done a comparison. I have no advice other than "good luck"!

**Freakinout** · 04-06-2006, 08:00 AM

They are all equally bad choices as your first bike. Stick with a ninja 250, 500, or a gxsf 500 (right model number?) or a older katana 600. Buy used, upgrade to a new bike after you've gotten experience.

**Louis** · 04-06-2006, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freakinout

... or a gxsf 500 (right model number?) ...

GS500F

MagnumForce · 04-06-2006, 08:13 AM

I got the perfect bike just for you... and it's a Ducati...

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:27 AM

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:28 AM

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:28 AM

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:28 AM

A SUPERSPORT

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:28 AM

FOR YOUR

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:28 AM

FIRST

**Clint** · 04-06-2006, 08:29 AM

BIKE!

Read this.

jaydog19833 · 04-06-2006, 10:08 AM

A sixteen year old just got his license. Would you let his first car be a Formula 1 Race car?

4W4K3 · 04-06-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydog19833

A sixteen year old just got his license. Would you let his first car be a Formula 1 Race car?

If he had prior experience driving track cars/F1 cars, maybe. Otherwise, hell no.

I think the very best bike you can get (performance wise) would be a Ninja 500R (probably late 90's to 2004 model). You don't want 05'-06' cuz they will be alot of cash and considered "new". I think out of all the rides mentioned, the 500R has the best specs on paper. It is similiar to a GS500F in some ways, but a bit faster and the GS500F is air cooled and has only 2 valves per cylinder (Ninja is water.oil cooled, and 4 valves per cylinder i believe).

At a stop light, or in stop and go traffic, an air cooled bike is more likely to overheat. Or so i've read.

04-05-2006, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
kickinit0486 Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	gsxr 600, r6, or 600rr 2006's What are your thoughts on best overall bike? It will be my first bike and i have read the threads i realize not a popular choice but it is mine just looking for intelligent advice on which of the 3

04-05-2006, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	In my opinion, unless you are a very experience test rider, they are all as good as each other. The choice comes down to personal taste, some people stick to a brand, or maybe you look at the new R6 and think it looks great from the front, but unfinished at the back.... The choice is yours, make sure you get all the training you can and don't run before you can walk. Also, get the best protective gear you can afford. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

04-05-2006, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
kyro2000 Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 532	If you want a bike for the track I would definitly go with the 06 R6. Out of the box that this is insane! If you're just looking for a bike for the street, then I think they are all good. __________________ RIP - Arlen, Ross, and Dad. 6/22/02 --------------- --------------- Don’t tell me about disappointment! I’m a Chicago Cubs fan!

04-05-2006, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	My vote goes to the GSX-R600...without a doubt ! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

04-05-2006, 10:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
kyro2000 Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 532	wow, i must of been half asleep! You said this will be your fist bike. Ok, well, if you're not a troll, please take the time to learn on something that is more forgiving than a 600 sportbike. I don't say that to be a know it all, I say that well, to just try and help you give yourself a chance to not be killed or worse, kill someone else. If you are really considering a new bike let us know, and this will become a great forum for you to get a fun bike that you can learn and grow with and then after putting in valuable time and experince, graduate to a 600 sportbike. Also, it is very difficult to learn on a powerful bike like the 600s. You will be a much faster rider if you learn on a bike you can control and master. The learning curve is just too steep. __________________ RIP - Arlen, Ross, and Dad. 6/22/02 --------------- --------------- Don’t tell me about disappointment! I’m a Chicago Cubs fan!

04-05-2006, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
kickinit0486 Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	is the r6 going to be any harder to learn how to ride due to the new electronic throttle and the slipper clutch

04-06-2006, 08:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,611	They are all equally bad choices as your first bike. Stick with a ninja 250, 500, or a gxsf 500 (right model number?) or a older katana 600. Buy used, upgrade to a new bike after you've gotten experience. __________________ Freakinout

04-06-2006, 08:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	I got the perfect bike just for you... and it's a Ducati... __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

04-06-2006, 10:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	A sixteen year old just got his license. Would you let his first car be a Formula 1 Race car? __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

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