First Bike....?

[YzfR1000]

OK heres the deal... i need to know what kind of bike i should get as my first bike. I want the Yamaha R1 as you can see from the sn. But i was told i should go wit the Honda CBR600 as my first one... so i need some opinions here on what i should get... if you want email me at [email protected] my name is nick and when you email me lable it motorcycle so i dont delete it...

Thanks,
Nick

[EGcivicSi]

While it isnt impossible to start out on an R1 I would advise against it. Start on a 600. The CBRs are great bikes and have a more upright position which some people like especially begginers. But as far as which one to get, just get the one you like and what feels the most comfortable when you straddle it.

[YzfR1000]

i think im goin to get the suzuki GSX-R 750........ but thanks im just tryin to get an idea.... yea i was told the CBR's are a good bike to get.... and anyone who reads this i also have a Honda XR 200 dirtbike for sale year 2000 wit low miles and mint condition for 2000 or B.O so if your interested let me know

[aussieidiot]

g'day
had to reply to this one. i've had i gixer 750 and what a beast. if your new to street bikes then its not a good bike to learn on. they can be unpredictable on the street but awesome on the track. i see you already ride trail bikes so i assume you know how to ride but i've found that the traffic on the road can be more dangerous than trees.

in australia we have to start on a bike with a low power to weight ratio and its a good thing. my second bike was a 1996 750 with a yoshi and full kit. it scared me every day at just how fast it gets up to speed and how other people just don't see bikes. get to know the traffic first then get a bigger bike. we have more deaths on our roads from unlicenced riders on "big" bikes than any other kind

that said, no-one can tell you what to do and if you can control it then go for it

[EGcivicSi]

Just to let you know the Gix 750 weighs only slightly more than 600 and has about 20-30 more HP and it is a beast for sure. The power to weight is incredible on that bike. I guess you could start on it but just be careful man. Just a heads up.

[aussieidiot]

i had my 1996 750 dyno'd at 102 bhp at rear wheel back in 2001 but she was around 200kg wet (420lbs i think). i believe the new 600s (from 2000 +) are much better bikes. my main point was it is still a bloody quick bike and not for the faint hearted or the quick wristed.

[EGcivicSi]

Wow just saw the specs on the 2004 750.

Weight - 359
Horsepower - 148

YZFR1000, please rethink your options. If not then good luck man and ride safe.
That thing is a beast and weighs the same as my R6.

[Tetsuo]

I am tired of these topics. If you want an R1 for a new bike then go ahead. I still advise not getting a supersport as a first bike. Even a 600 can get you into trouble because the bikes nowadays have enough power to project you extremely quickly.

The speed is so accessible these days. You can go so fast and get carried away so easily. Imagine riding a seductive bike, a GSX-R750 for example, on your favorite route. You take a corner fast. All of a car pops out from in front of you because you are going so fast you had no time to plan. In mere seconds you can make contact with that vehicle. Since you are inexperienced you will likely freeze up and panic. You will either brake hard and then high side or try to straighten yourself and hit a barrier. You have to make split second decisions while feeding off the information on the bike.

People here tell you they don't recommend a bike but don't fully give reasons why. Some bikes are too much, especially for beginners. I recommend the SV650 or a GS500 for now. But hey, if you really want a sportier and potential more faster bike then go ahead.