crotch rocket motorcycle riders - need your opinion
 

what do you think about a kawasaki ninja 500 for a starter bike? ive been looking at used bikes for my first bike for a while. i want something slow and cheap to start out on until im experienced then i will upgrade. i just want something to ride for fun. not really interested in doing 150 on the freeway or doing wheelies down the road.

heres a picture

http://a.im.craigslist.org/03/8k/ohA...oHYTkUy7pc.jpg

Its a good bike, but you'll outgrow it quickly. A Kawasaki ZX6E or ZZR600 (which are the same bike 1994 to 2004, dont get the 05) is an excellant bike that you could learn on, then continue to ride. Its moderately fast when you want it to be, and very comfortable to ride. And its not expensive either.

http://www.mrpheer.com/pheer/sportbikes.jpg

Thats my ZX6E on the right, its an 02 model, had 3300 miles on it.. picked it up for $4800

and here is one on Craig's list for $1700
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/70286543.html

You can find good deals on them, and they are excellant bikes

Yeah that's a good idea. Its a nice starter bike and you'll do well with it.

Get a 600 unless you are riding on streets and back roads only

Anything wrong with your bike thats for sale?

zx-6e Where do you live??

Im riding my first streetbike. I went with a R6.. Got it three months ago.. Fast as shit, great bike.. But Im already ready for the R1. ;) lol

thanks for the info mrpheer. i'm not worried about outgrowing it, bikes around here have a good resale value. its an 00 with under 7k on it for 2400obo with a helmet. ill go take a look at it.

my zx6e is not for sale

he only linked to an ad he saw on craigslist kmr, did you read his post?

Don't push your luck theres no way you're ready for the big boys yet.

DO NOT BUY A 500cc BIKE YOU WILL BE SORRY!!! Get at least a 600cc...And not one of the v twin 600s... You will outgrow it FAST!

Get a 600 dude, you'll be used the style of riding too when you upgrade(if). All the 600's these days rip pretty good. I personally like the bigger bikes, but have been riding for days too. The Ninja 500 is a good first bike but so are the 600's. They ride different cause there more sport style as opposed to the cruiser(more upright) handle bar positioning of the 500cc class. Get the new 6r..killer bike & fantastic new styling..killer rear end too now..love it. I ride Yamaha personally...have fun, either way, you can't go wrong!

while I agree with the comment on the 500, i cant agree about the v-twin 600s.

I have a Honda Hawk GT, its a 647cc v-twin and its a blast to ride. (its also for sale)

The Suzuki SV650 is alot of fun also

go with a yamaha r6 or honda 600

100% agree

I had a Suzuki Katana and I quickly outgrew that bike (within a month). Problem is with the 500's and such are that they are hard to sell because only beginneers want them. I would highly suggest a R6 or F4i as a starter bike... Once you get used to the bike you can always get it jetted or get new pipes and such to get more horsepower out of it.

You're not a big guy Beemk (no offence) so you don't need a 750 or 1000 to go super fast. Alot of 600's can kill larger bikes in the corners and the only thing the higher cc bikes will do is kill you in a straight line drag race.

All depends on what you want to do :)

DH

Kawasaki : Ninja : zx-6e - - 1994 - $1700


It's not??

Mine is red

that one is yellow

yellow = not mine = for sale

red = mine = not for sale

I was just pointing out that he can find a good deal on a zx6e by linking to one listed on craig's list, i never said the one for sale was mine

aww I was gonna say thats a good deal I know there is one same exact make and model going for 2700.00 on ebay

The issue here is not about money. Forget the 600 for a beginner. He needs something he can drop a couple of times and not care because he only spent 3k instead of 6k. Understand?

thanks, the 600s resale in my area are almost retail price. so im thinking ill get this if i can get a good deal on it and after this season if i want something bigger sell it and buy a brand new 600. of course i wouldnt want to buy a brand new 600 right now and scratch it up

For the $2400 he is spending he can get a good used 600, have more bike and still not be concerned that he dropped it

but, an even better beginner bike would be my honda hawk
no body work to tear up if you drop it.

http://www.cycletrader.com/addetail.html?79167276

and yeah, that one is mine

exactly.

if you like Ninjas and can handle them well and FEEL COMFORTABLE HANDLING IT (thats the most important thing) then, get a used Ninja...maybe one that is a little scratch here and there.

i started out (practicing) on an old Kawaski then was taught how to ride a Triumph Speed Triple by a friend of mine but that bike had too much power for my beginner skills LOL :pimp

I was thinking about doing the same thing... I want something I can fuck up first, then just go buy a new 600

your market must be different, i kinda want something newer with less miles and ive been looking on auto trader, craigslist, and ebay and nothing is under 5 or 6k in my area.

ninja 500 is a very nice bike for starters.

Although I love Hondas for a first bike I would recommend a Suzuki Bandit. Its the easiest bike I ever rode, their fast as as hell, great for learning wheelies, and you can find a used one in good condition for under $3000. I now have a year old CBR1100XX, a few years ago it was the fastest bike made but the Bandit was a lot more fun to ride.

http://www.motorsports-network.com/S...it12/act12.jpg

http://www.motorsports-network.com/S...12/wheel12.jpg

R1 all the way
http://www.motosecure.be/wallp/wallpapers/r1_r_03.jpg

If you cant afford the R1, then its R6 all the way
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/yamaha-r6/...llpaper-04.jpg

go look at this one
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcy/69572797.html

the Honda F3's were great bikes

yeah, lets get the guy killed by putting him on a repliracer liter-bike right off :thumbsup

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.

yes, for the price the bandit is a terrifc value. the ONLY reason they are cheap is because they are soft on the market due to being upstaged by the hayabusa.

whatever you get, do do like this guy did
http://users.pandora.be/ralf.geven./blade1.mpeg

Some time ago Steve Lightspeed made a deal with his staff - double sales, and he'll buy us each a motorcycle. (Thanks Steve!)

Steve and Tanker went out and bought some fast bikes. Me, who had years of riding bike under my belt, opted out for a smaller bike - In fact, a 500cc Ninja. I didn't feel the need for anything bigger myself, and was more interested in saving some money at the time (we were in the process of buying a house).

So I rode my little bike, and I had problems keeping up with Steve and Tanker. Back then we rode often. However, it was fast enough. Once my wife and I moved into our house, I upgraded to an Honda CBRxx1100 (which now destroys both Steve and Tanker's bikes!).

Tanker eventually sold his bike, and Steve refuses to ride with me because he's pissed off that my bike is faster than his. I still ride my Honda often and love every moment of it. It's a BIG bike however.

Buy what your comfortable with. If this is your first bike and you'll have the money to buy another later, get the 500cc. It's dangerous enough on it's own if your new to motorcycles. And if you new to bikes - take a fucking rider safety course.

Here's my bike last month outside the Lightspeed studio:

http://www.rochardsbunnyranch.com/rock/newhonda.jpg

emailed that already with no reply, i just tried again.

Granted the Hayabusa is the fastest bike made, but us Blackbird riders always laugh at how the Hayabusa looks.

http://www.qsl.net/n5mya/redy2k.jpg

Here's mine
http://goldwing.bikepics.net/honda-c...ics-059918.jpg

thanks, already signed up for a course at my community college im waiting till im done with it before i even ride.

My first (and current) bike is a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600. It's plenty fast enough without lifting the front wheel under power, it handles great, and it's pretty.

http://www.naughtyalysha.com/images/gfy/suburban.jpg

I dont ever recall a Ninja 500. I knew that they had a 250 a 600, a 750, a 1000 and an 1100, but I dont remember a 500. But anyway. Think Europe, and get a Bimota

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/bim...v-due_1999.php


Link Hottin
http://www.bikez.com/bike/4516/index.jpg

PS. Look at the max speed on this one. It is a 500.