hey, im new and i am about to buy a bike soon. i was thinking about getting a gsxr 600 or a yzf 600. most likely a 2000 or so. i dont have much experience riding a bike. would u get those bikes if u were me or what do u think i should get. maybe a older one till i can ride better or what? thanks

 

if you gonna stunt i would lean toward a suzuki or honda

 

Welcome to SL For a first bike, check out the "General Motorcycle" forum, there's tons of threads just like this one. I personally think the 600R is better for a begginer, because it's not the best performing bike, although it's still got very good handling, and riding position. Good choice sticking with any 600cc bike

 

Take the MSF course if you don't ride much ... it'll keep you from wrecking a nice new bike. I took it like a year and a half after I got mine, cause I used to ride my friends' bikes all the time, but I also started on a beater bike for $1000. Anywho ... all the 600s have plenty of power for a beginner ... yzf600r is a good beginner bike, but you can kill yourself on anything ... that's what i had (that what eric has too) ... I let my brother ride it once and he totalled the thing in first gear cause he was clueless. Anyhow, I would buy the gixxer cause I love that bike, but take the course first its worth it



And welcome to Stuntlife

 

The new Kawi 636 is a really nice bike too.

 

I agree , learn the basics then go ***** out . Just like any sport educate yourself and protect yourself