Is this a decent starting bike?

Question

the Yamaha FZ6.

i'm not too familiar with sport bikes, i have been riding on dirt for like 5-6 years though so i have experience on bikes.

not going to be racing really, just getting to school, and pickin up chicks =)

Answer 1

A Yamaha FZ6 is a very capable bike from what I've read. Unless you have considerable riding experience, a 250cc motorcycle might be a tamer bet. As a new rider myself, I bought a Yamaha Virago 250 for a good learner. It's easy to ride on the highway, as the 250cc V-twin engine offers plentiful torque. Comfortable ride, good handling and wonderful gas mileage too. The Virago is a cruiser and has a more comfortable riding position than a crotch rocket. For what it is, it looks good and sounds the same. Maybe I should think about attracting chicks with mine !

Answer 2

Girls would rather ride on a crusier.

Not up in the air on the back of a bike made to solo ride

Answer 3

yes

in that same class as that bike are the Ninja 650R and suzuki SV650S

Answer 4

The FZ6 is an expensive toy for that purpose.  You might find that a 250 is better for your first bike and make it a used one, if possible.  The FZ6, has all sorts of plastic body work, that have to be replaced if you just lay it down at a stop sign.

You'll get better gas mileage as well.  Not so good at moving two people though.  

Take a look at the Ninja 500, or the Yamaha Majesty.