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Old 06-15-2008, 06:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am looking to start riding and am looking around for a starter bike. I was thinking of starting at 600cc either a CBR or GXR. Any suggestions on a good starter bike?
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I am looking to start riding and am looking around for a starter bike. I was thinking of starting at 600cc either a CBR or GXR. Any suggestions on a good starter bike?
Your 19, so at most have 3 years in a cage. Any bike experience? Ninja 250/500/650, or Suzuki GS500/650. MAYBE a SV if you know what you are doing. A GSX-R or CBR is NOT a good idea.
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depends on your motorcycle experience. have you at least ridden a dirt bike, learned clutch/throttle control, or anything else that goes along with motorcycling. Unless you are very experienced in riding bikes already I would stray from the sport bikes.
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