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[Shooter]

All of those are supposed to be really nice. That said, you need not spend $6500 - that's darn close to "new motorcycle" money. You can pick up a secondhand 90s Honda for $1500 or so on Craigslist, and most of the less inexpensive models are supposed to be quite easy to fix.

I think he was saying they all are around $6,500 new.

 

[loganb]

oh yeah i am planning on gettin a used because i might have enough for a new one but then i wouldnt have enough for a helmet and all that good stuff

 

[FlyinkibbleZ]

Although all posts are good advice, but i tend to disagree with most peoples opinion to a certain point.

having a smaller cc bike to start with may limit you a little, but it is still possible to hit 100mph on a kawi 250. i have had plenty of friends who started on these bikes and still did stupid things. Many of them would try some stupid stuff on these just because they weren't as powerful and gave them a false sense of being "more safe"

I have owned multiple bikes, and just because my R1 will do 160+ without thinking doesnt mean that i have to do it.

most of it comes down to responsible riding in my opinion. i have had just as many friends hurt themselves on small bikes vs larger cc bikes. seems it really just comes down to the rider.

The only think about buying a smaller/older bike is that if you happen to lay it down you are only out 3k instead of 13k.

 

[Shooter]

Although all posts are good advice, but i tend to disagree with most peoples opinion to a certain point.

having a smaller cc bike to start with may limit you a little, but it is still possible to hit 100mph on a kawi 250. i have had plenty of friends who started on these bikes and still did stupid things. Many of them would try some stupid stuff on these just because they weren't as powerful and gave them a false sense of being "more safe"

I have owned multiple bikes, and just because my R1 will do 160+ without thinking doesnt mean that i have to do it.

most of it comes down to responsible riding in my opinion. i have had just as many friends hurt themselves on small bikes vs larger cc bikes. seems it really just comes down to the rider.

The only think about buying a smaller/older bike is that if you happen to lay it down you are only out 3k instead of 13k.

I understand what you're saying, but stupid people will be stupid, regardless of the bike they end up with. Someone can have the best intentions of riding safe and riding smart and not completely understand what they're getting into with something like a liter bike. A new rider, who doesn't have good throttle control, may not understand or rememember in the heat of the moment that a 1/2 inch turn on the throttle of their R1 can double their speed in a matter of seconds. With a Ninja 250, 500, or a mid level cruiser, a 1/2 inch twist gets you another twenty miles an hour and has the engine screaming at you to shift already!!

Loganb, glad to hear you are thinking about safety gear as well. I was in Hawaii a few months back and saw too many people riding around without it. Hey, it's a free country, do what you want, but I think that's a BAD idea! Also, the MSF will be a good start, but take some time to practice some basic things on your bike when you first get it to familarize yourself with how it handles. Find a big parking lot and practice some low speed figure eight turns and braking. That way, you'll understand how your bike reacts when you take it out on the road. Good luck, keep the rubber side down! :rockin:

 

[FlyinkibbleZ]

Shooter has some good points.

i am also partial to the proper equipment...every time you ride. I firmly believe that having the right gear is probably more important (or at least just as important) as the type of bike you decide to get.

some of the worst accidents i have been witness to were on "casual" rides where everyone swore they were just going to cruise. My brother was involved in one of these, and other than his bike and pride being damaged, his butt was saved solely because he would wear full gear even if going just across town.

good gear is one of the best investments you can make in regards to riding, and actually wearing it at all times would be once of the best decisions IMHO

 

[Shooter]

good gear is one of the best investments you can make in regards to riding, and actually wearing it at all times would be once of the best decisions IMHO

Amen to that!

 

[Dynachrome]

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