Need some bike advice from you experienced riders..

I'm going to be getting a bike in the upcoming months.. I have never driven a bike on the street, a couple of offroad bikes but years ago.. I recently read a great article (LOCATED HERE) titled "You are a Beginner and want a 600cc+ sportbike? READ THIS!" This article was a little legnthy, but well worth the read.


Model: Yamaha YZF-R6
Year: 2000
Category: Sport
Rating: 78.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Power: 120.00 HP (87.6 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Torque: 68.00 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain


Model: Honda CBR 600 F
Year: 1999
Category: Sport
Rating: 78.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Power: 110.00 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque: 67.00 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain



Model: Suzuki GSX-R 600
Year: 2001
Category: Sport
Rating: 70 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Power: 98.00 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 11800 RPM
Torque: 63.00 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Valves per cylinder: 4
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Starter: Electric



Model: Kawasaki Ninja 250 R
Year: 2005
Category: Sport
Rating: 74.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 248.00 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Compression: 12.4:1
Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Electronic CDI
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed

 

what's with the thread title ?

 

start with ninja250 or 500

 

no FU!!!

 

I didn't finish the thread.... I was jumping back and forth getting pictures, stats, writing stuff and this thread must have been accidently posted!!

The thread title was because when I pushed the "preview thread" button... a screen popped up saying "you must have a title to this thread" ... hence my quick "fu".. just so I could see if the preview of the thread.

I was actually writing this thread for a few hours, coming back to it and adding stuff, adjusting stuff, never really finished it though... I had the thread open in my browser with the intent on finishing it today, only to come home to my computer rebooted due to a power outage, due to rain...

This is kinda ironic, now I can acutally finish the thread properly... I would imagine the thread is mostly full of pictures and stats without much else.. I was planning on writing something to go along with the pictures..lol

 

Is that how you started?

 

Cheez, what a pompous blowhard!

I would say that if you are going to learn how to race, then yes, start with a smaller displacement bike. This will force you to concentrate on the fundamentals, like setting up your line and braking at the right time.

But if you are simply talking about street riding, I say always buy more bike than you think you need, because once you get into it, you are going to want more. Specifically, more torque.

Those 600cc crotch rockets are cool, but not particularly comfortable for everyday riding. Gimme a nice Ducati twin anyday.

Just my