I agree with what you said here however the engine size definitely means something. Even a 250 will be faster than most cars out there and is enough to get out of its own way. I have been riding dirt for 20+ years and street for 7 now and a 1000cc bike will get you in trouble quick!

I went against my own advice and started on a Yamaha R6 but as I said I have tons of experience on two wheels, I rode that for about 3-4 years and then picked up my GSXR1000. I think starting on the 1000 would be straight suicide, and even the 600 is asking for trouble if the OP has zero experience on a motorcycle. Unless you really are disciplined enough to not crack the throttle open too hard on the 600, I recommend you look at something slower, and LIGHTER. My buddy just picked up a new CBR500R and while it isnt the fastest, its really a great bike to ride and you sit pretty upright making it a much better commuter.

I found a couple used ninjas, one the snow melts gonna drive down and sit in it and get some second opinions. Anyone in nj wanna come with me heh.

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I probably shouldn't get in Darwin's way but ... If you haven't ridden a bike before, you really need to get some experience under your belt before you jump on a big one.

Going by the few posts of yours that I have read, you will eventually end up with a big bike. I suggest finding a cheap used bike in the 250-400cc range, ride it for a few months to get some experience, sell it and get a big bike.

YMMV

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Unless you have experience, take a course.

Fixed. ;)


A defensive/safety course is a good idea for any type of new (to you) vehicle. I took a company-sponsored defensive driving course many years ago and, even though I had been driving for 6-7 years, I still learned a lot.

Very true. I try to take a riding course once a year. But I don't get to ride but once a year.

Btw Ex, nice momo pic, that episode was hilarious!

And also, Im probably going to have to ride the bike home. Same thing i did with my Z, first time manual drove it 3 hours back home haha it was a hell of an experience.
So on that note. do i need to wear a leather jacket? I heard if you fall you wont tear through your skin cause leather helps with it?

Helmet , leather gloves , leather jacket and some companies sell Kevlar jeans

Any recommendations on companies? Or sounds that you use. Lol now that I think about it I'm sure there are forums for bike rider. I was starting to think this is the only forum that existed. But I'm sure this is the only forum that exists

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Arai makes some nice helmets

Kevlar jeans are pointless. It's been proven.

GSXr <~ Forums

Mods ban him now. He's advertising for the gsxr forum!!!

Spoiler.

I Kid.

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i was on gsxr.com too, you can find all kinds of stuff.. For sale bikes, gear..
check out cycletrader.com too.