# Recommend me a bike. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 14, 2009, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768 "2009-05-14T06:19:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/21 "2009-05-14T08:09:02Z")
> [@JewHefner](#): > > Ducati 1098S. Perfect starter for you:eekdance: Saw one parked on Virginia last night. Looked amazing. > [@King](#): > > theres a lot of consusion about certain bikes being bad starter bikes. > > you dont need a 1000cc race rep. However…ANY 600 will do, get what you want that is comfortable and you think looks cool…dont ride like an asshole, you’ll be FINE. > > dont spend the money on a shitty 250 or 500 that looks like a turd that youll want to get rid of after 2 weeks. > > KC :tup: > [@walter](#): > > [:cough:](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19946) > > An SV would be a perfect starter bike. > > You can pick them up cheap, and it can be more bike than you’ll need, until you have fast desires to only go really fast in a straight line. :mamoru: > > No need for a twitchy 4. You can get them all over the price spectrum depending on how new you want. They sound great with a slip on (for your ricer side). +1 I started with a Ducati Monster 750 and I have been very happy thusfar. I like the look, the riding position, and the fact that it doesn’t have too much hp to tempt me. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/22 "2009-05-14T08:10:21Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Saw one parked on Virginia last night. Looked amazing. > . my (former) boss has an 1198S that he keeps driving to work, talk about sexy. I would really consider the streetfighter though. I kept saying I wanted a monster with a 1098 power plant :mamoru: ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/23 "2009-05-14T08:16:18Z")
> [@walter](#): > > my (former) boss has an 1198S that he keeps driving to work, talk about sexy. > > I would really consider the streetfighter though. I kept saying I wanted a monster with a 1098 power plant :mamoru: Awesome idea, but that would scare me to ride. I like my low powered Duc. :mamoru: ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/24 "2009-05-14T08:19:29Z")
Oh wholy impratical. Just cool. Kind of like a 700HP fwd street car. I was talking to a racer down here that has been a top HWT national WERA HWT racer for years. When I was looking at 1098s he had just gotten one to race. He took it to Road Atlanta for his first day and was literally scared by the thing, and running considerbly slower times. The slight kink becomes a turn at full lean at 180MPH or something ridiculous. Crazy bikes. ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/25 "2009-05-14T08:19:40Z")
huffy? ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/26 "2009-05-14T08:20:26Z")
IMO, Anyone can ride any bike its all self control. If you feel you have none, try starting out with a more forgiving bike (EX250, GS500, SV600). I think a good solution would be starting out on an older 600 like 2001+ where it can still looks good and performs just as well. Good luck finding a good bike :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/27 "2009-05-14T08:24:06Z")
> [@Avatar](#): > > This is a very complicated and personal choice. I would recommend taking a day and going to various dealerships to sit on a couple and see what feels comfortable for you. After that make a decision as to what you want as far as looks and power/features. I wouldn’t go getting a litre bike for your first time on 2-wheels, but it’s your life… x2 Start with something comfortable to you. Most sportbikes are really comparable. With most people I would suggest getting something older just in case they drop it, but you are very mindful of your belongings so getting something that you won’t be bored with in a few weeks or 1 season might be a better idea. Check this out, might help make your decision. > **[| Motorcycle.com](https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html)** > > Get the Flash Player to see this player. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/28 "2009-05-14T08:37:02Z")
some important questions… what do you plan on doing with it? commuting? drag racing? road racing? track days? weekend blasts out to the twisties? Do you want exotic? reliable? cheap? something to see if you like it? etc etc… ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/29 "2009-05-14T08:38:39Z")
> [@Tim](#): > > IMO, Anyone can ride any bike its all self control. If you feel you have none, try starting out with a more forgiving bike (EX250, GS500, SV600). I think a good solution would be starting out on an older 600 like 2001+ where it can still looks good and performs just as well. Good luck finding a good bike :tup: Modern 600s make more power than liter bikes that are only 5-10 years old. Saying “start in a 600 you’ll be fine” doesn’t really mean anything. I don’t need to recap the entire thread that I linked but a modern sport bike will get a new rider in trouble quicker than they can react, regardless of how “careful” you are. A 600 by nature is very twitchy (in handling, braking and power delivery) all of which can get you in a heap of trouble. Not to mention, shit happens. Why worry about buying a pretty bike when you’ve had no seat time? Sure, there are plenty of people that have started off one turbo busas in the past, but I guarantee all of them would have become a better and faster rider quicker had they started on something more appropriate and learned to ride. Its the same reason guys on SVs roll past guys on “better looking” bikes all day long on the track, in all of the rider groups. If you just want it to look cool, then get what you want. Just don’t pretend that isn’t what you are doing because you are afraid of “growing out of it” or “not being enough bike”. I sold each of my early bikes for more than I paid for them, after putting on plenty of miles, AND laying them down (or tipping them over as the case may have been). Josh has plenty of toys, I’d be surprised if he was buying a bike just for its ability to go fast in a straight line. Just my $.02. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/30 "2009-05-14T09:08:52Z")
I fall into the “I bought a 600 for my first bike and was fine” group, but only reason why I’m STILL fine is because of the MSF course, a few close calls and riding with a group of experienced riders. There are a combination of factors that attribute to the fact that some people may be okay on a 600, and others are just asking for trouble. ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/31 "2009-05-14T09:13:03Z")
> [@walter](#): > > Modern 600s make more power than liter bikes that are only 5-10 years old. Saying “start in a 600 you’ll be fine” doesn’t really mean anything. I don’t need to recap the entire thread that I linked but a modern sport bike will get a new rider in trouble quicker than they can react, regardless of how “careful” you are. A 600 by nature is very twitchy (in handling, braking and power delivery) all of which can get you in a heap of trouble. > > Not to mention, shit happens. Why worry about buying a pretty bike when you’ve had no seat time? > > Sure, there are plenty of people that have started off one turbo busas in the past, but I guarantee all of them would have become a better and faster rider quicker had they started on something more appropriate and learned to ride. Its the same reason guys on SVs roll past guys on “better looking” bikes all day long on the track, in all of the rider groups. > > If you just want it to look cool, then get what you want. Just don’t pretend that isn’t what you are doing because you are afraid of “growing out of it” or “not being enough bike”. > > I sold each of my early bikes for more than I paid for them, after putting on plenty of miles, AND laying them down (or tipping them over as the case may have been). > > Josh has plenty of toys, I’d be surprised if he was buying a bike just for its ability to go fast in a straight line. > > Just my $.02. Why was this directed towards me? I know plenty of people who bought brand new bikes and dropped them and regret buying a new bike for their first bike. I never said to buy a brand new bike, I just said to start out on an older 600 because odds are you will drop it at some point. Its all seat time, the more you ride the more comfortable you will be on the bike. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/32 "2009-05-14T09:36:03Z")
> [@Tim](#): > > Why was this directed towards me? I know plenty of people who bought brand new bikes and dropped them and regret buying a new bike for their first bike. I never said to buy a brand new bike, I just said to start out on an older 600 because odds are you will drop it at some point. Its all seat time, the more you ride the more comfortable you will be on the bike. The part was directed at you was that an '01 SS 600 is not an appropriate starter bike IMO. It makes plenty of power to get someone in trouble and quite a bit more power than older 750 and liter class bikes. ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/33 "2009-05-14T10:04:02Z")
Oh okay, yeah you have a point, but you can get in trouble on any bike, it’s just some bikes are easier than others. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/34 "2009-05-14T10:17:26Z")
I probably should just get a permit/license and get out on bikes for a while to get a feel for what i’m comfortable with. ---
**Author:** ![conmag](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/conmag/32/5291_2.png) [@conmag](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/conmag)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/35 "2009-05-14T10:24:48Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > 05/06 636… w/ warranty… > > do it. > > Why the sudden change of heart? :repost: hahaha we should just post up for you so you dont have to! before i even opened this thread i thought “how long till will suggests a 636” ---
**Author:** ![lsvtechatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@lsvtechatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lsvtechatch)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/36 "2009-05-14T12:01:23Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > I probably should just get a permit/license and get out on bikes for a while to get a feel for what i’m comfortable with. prolly the best solution yet. lol but i agree alot with walter, some good advice in there. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/37 "2009-05-14T15:09:46Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > 05/06 636… w/ warranty… > > do it. > > Why the sudden change of heart? +1 do it. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/38 "2009-05-14T17:12:54Z")
Boss Hoss. You’ll be more of a man at the end of the day 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/39 "2009-05-15T09:49:29Z")
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**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-me-a-bike/67768/40 "2009-05-15T09:51:01Z")
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