Just another Newbie........

allpink · 04-12-2006, 11:25 PM

Hi everyone , just another newbie form NC
Not much to see so lets just move along....ok

I am currently tooting around on a 250 and ready to take my training wheels off and purchase a 600. Any suggestions?

pewcky · 04-12-2006, 11:29 PM

Cbr RR all the way.. Then again I'm a little partial to Hondas. I own a honda bike, car and van..

Dominion · 04-12-2006, 11:37 PM

Welcome to the boards!! What about the Ninja 650? They look real nice IMO.

kevinwilly · 04-12-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominion

Welcome to the boards!! What about the Ninja 650? They look real nice IMO.

eh- the 650 is alright, but it's got handlebars instead of clipons and doesnt feel very aggressive....

it's fine if that's what you want.... but it doesnt really commpare to the SS bikes in any way.

Daedalus · 04-13-2006, 01:36 AM

Daytona 675, for sure (if you can find one)

Aenygma · 04-13-2006, 03:49 AM

Wow, soooo many choices in the 600cc department. So many good ones.

21 natas · 04-13-2006, 03:40 PM

Hello and welcome to SBN.

G-Daddy · 04-13-2006, 04:08 PM

Go with something you feel comfortable with. A 600cc is a dime-a-dozen, but some will rape your wallet (GSX-R 600 comes to mind). I ride a 650r, and love it - I am switching to drag bars pretty soon though (ride height and all), but it's a very nice, comfortable and smooth bike, once you figure out the rear shock.

If I had my way, maybe an R6 (Yamaha), or possibly a Ninja 636 (very sweet 600 class bike from Kawa). Hondas are nice, but if you look at price range, they're they really think highly of their bikes (a 599 for $7K? Nice bike, but, c'mon, it's a 599cc bike). If you're spending the money and want a lot of performance, maybe a GSX-R 600 - pricey, but if you're ready to rip it up, this is the one.

Just some suggestions from the humble daddy.

Good luck!

L8 Braker · 04-13-2006, 04:19 PM

Welcome

600?...F4i

mssdrider · 04-13-2006, 04:40 PM

hey welcome to SBN! either the F4i or the 600rr...but then of course i'm bias.

but honestly, go sit on a couple. get the one that's most comfortable for you. They're all awesome bikes! let us know what you decide on!

allpink · 04-13-2006, 11:10 PM

Since my hubby rides as well he thinks a f4i is a good one as well.
I am trying to talk him into letting me have his 954 and him stepping up but that isn't looking to good. haha We were thinking of maybe picking us up two cruiser style bikes just for something a little more laid back. I said that was ok but I am keeping my sportbike no matter what.

jeepcoma · 04-13-2006, 11:25 PM

FZ6? Z750S? YZF600R?

What are you looking for your bike to do is the fundamental question.

allpink · 04-13-2006, 11:31 PM

Well I find that the 250 is a little light for me and since I am only 98lbs, maybe something with a little more weight to it won't make me wobble when big trucks and such pass by me. ( I know, I know, I should be passing them but I have 2 little girls so I play it safe-----usually)

Millertime eh · 04-14-2006, 12:38 AM

Welcome to SBN. If your looking for something a bit more sturdy(and this is just from my experience) but i found my Kawa zx-6 to be a lot more stable then my buddies cbr 600 f2, probably because mine is a bit bigger and heavier. I have heard good things about the YZF600 though i have yet to ride one,but if your looking for power and maximum performance gsx-r 600 is the way to go, though as said before a lil pricier.