Originally Posted by latinasojourn

good choice, reliable bike, and used ones are cheap. check ebay.

also the smaller displacement sportbikes (under 600cc) usually are not trashed so hard on the used market---many times they are ridden by older guys or women. you should not buy this bike if you are a big or heavy person, it will feel too small for you.

and then when you get some miles under your belt get a hayabusa.

take the motorcycle safety course, understand and practice counter-steering, hanging off, and panic braking.

and remember, don't scrimp on protection---get the best helmet you can afford---the 50 dollar helmet is only for the 50 dollar head.

now be careful and go have fun.