Whats a good beginners motorcycle?

Question

Ok im 5'8 128 lbs and gaining weight since i have been working out. I want to know whats a good beginners motorcycle out of these three or would you prefer something else. The choices are

Yamaha YZF R6

Suzuki Gsxr 600

Yamaha R1

Thanks a lot

Answer 1

Ugh it matters to what u wanna drive and what u can handle first but i suggest a safety class cause u can test their mortorcycles so with that u can know what kind u like to ride and which one is more comfortable  

Answer 2

The R1 GSXR and R6 are serious sportbikes.  They are marvels of engineering.  But they are not for beginners.  I'm not going to insult you and say they're too powerful for you, that you can't handle the power, because you don't need to use all the power.  The problem with these bikes is that they're twitchy like racehorses, they are not forgiving.  And if you drop one, as you might very well do, you can spend $1500-2000 to replace plastic.

Serious sportbikes like these are single-purpose machines.  They are really made more for the track than the street.   For learning you want something more general purpose.  There are 'sporty' bikes that are really general purpose but still look pretty much like these 'real' sportbikes.  Like the Kawasaki Ninja.  Or Suzuki SV650.  Or Honda 599 (aka 'Hornet').  Or Yamaha FZR 600 (I think it's called, the same engine as the R6 but a more forgiving suspension, more comfort, wider powerband, easier to ride altogether).

I would advise you to get something used, 5-10 years old, to learn on.  You're going to be hard on your first bike.  You're going to abuse the clutch, and you might drop it once or twice before you get the hang of it.  After six months or a year you can sell it for about what you paid for it, and by then you'll have a better idea of what you want.

At 5'8" you might have trouble with seat height.  Before buying a bike, be sure you can sit on it and put both feet flat on the ground. Very important.

Answer 3

THe Gsxr 6 and the Yamaha R1 are good bikes. I bought a carburated bike and ended up getting a Ninja 6R(636). For about $4000-$5000 you can get a really good bike. I'm a little skeptical about that GS500 but do whatever you want.  

I'm just fed up with people saying" Oh no , that's too much for a inexperienced driver , get a 250cc..IT"S A WASTE OF MONEY!! After a couple of months you'll be sick of it that it's slow and you'll want something better , and end up getting a more powerful bike... So why not get the bike you want the first time be careful with it and learn on it.Why get a 250cc than go to a 1000cc and have to relearn the way it handles.. Get my point? Now if you are looking for good gas milleage than that's another story...

So my point is get whatever feels good for you , and don't be scared that it's too big. Just take it really easy untill you get some experience, ride safe , take some MSF courses if you have the money , and don't be a hero or show off...you'll hurt yourself and the bike.

Peace

Answer 4

>>  since i have been working out.

None of that matters.  You are still a beginner and you have NO EXPERIENCE on the road avoiding accidents.  The bikes you mentioned are WAY TOO HOT for beginner.  They do NOT inspire confidence in new rider.  Focus on something closer to 250 cc class.

Good luck...

Answer 5

Really, it doesn't matter that you have been working out at all.  The key here is that you are a beginner, and these bikes have too much performance for a beginner to handle.

Please start smaller and get some riding experience.

And, most importantly, take the safety course.

Good luck, and happy riding!

Answer 6

None of the above. Think a little less performance. Look at Suzuki SV 650 or a Kawasaki 650 Ninja. Even these will require will power on your part.

Answer 7

Definitely agree with the others, a sport 600 is in general, too fast for most (or all) beginners.  I'd try to stick to something with under 75hp.  Trust me, even with that type of engine you can put yourself into the hospital or morgue pretty quickly.  Throttle control is critical when you learn to ride and high HP inline four's don't give you any room for error.  I had a SV650 and it was a blast for everything but highway riding!  A Ninja 250 could be some fun, you should be able to use all the power on that bike.  

Separately, take an MSF riding course for beginners.  You'll get to learn on a smaller bike to get your feet wet.  Riding a motorcycle is a lot harder than driving a car.  Respect the bike, ride within your limits and you'll enjoy riding for a long time.  If you don't, you'll get taught a lesson real quickly...   Have fun and ride safe!

Answer 8

bad choices. might as well get ZX14 or a Busa.

go with

Suzuki Sv650 or GS500

also

Honda F4i

EDIT: depends on condition. and mileage. give more info

$2000 sounds little cheap....

might be a good deal

Answer 9

I'm 17 and looking for a first bike as well, I really like the yamaha r6, but I'm gonna get an 08 ninja 250r. Mostly because of insurance prices and gas mileage. For those reasons if I were you I would get something 500ccs or less or a 650 twin (2 cylinder). Definitely don't get the r1, anything 750cc and up will cost you a lot more in insurance, also one slip of the throttle on one of those will send the bike flying, I've heard r1s and other 1000cc bikes can do like 80+ mph in first gear.