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Vtec95Civic · #1 10-13-2005, 01:15 AM

The other two just slowed me down

GScivic7 · #2 10-13-2005, 01:30 AM

Ninja 500? Might as well take one more step up and get the ZX6R. Those are nice bikes.

Vtec95Civic · #3 10-13-2005, 01:34 AM

No actually it's the 250. It's small but I've never ridden before so I'm starting off small and working up to a 600. Still quicker and more maneuverable than the civic.

GScivic7 · #4 10-13-2005, 01:43 AM

the 250s aren't fast at all. But they are a great beginner bike. If you're getting a 250 get a used one, they go for dirt cheap. No point in getting a brand new bike you'll probably get rid of in a year once your ready for a bigger bike.

nastyNater · #5 10-13-2005, 10:40 AM

this is a funny thread. personally i would not even consider a 250. considering how cheap you can find 600's these days that would be my choice. depending on what kind of civic you have i seriously doubt that thing would cut 4 seconds off your pass.

SiGNAL748 · #6 10-13-2005, 10:55 AM

Pfft. Stay Honda. The f4i's are good beginner bikes.

Vtec95Civic · #7 10-13-2005, 11:51 AM

Well my civic runs about a 16 or so, and the 250 runs about a 13. Starting on a 600 would probably be suicide.

V T E C H · #8 10-13-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtec95Civic

Well my civic runs about a 16 or so, and the 250 runs about a 13. Starting on a 600 would probably be suicide.

Yeah, its best to acutally learn how, and get a feel for a bike, then hoop on somthing that can practically out run an enzo to begin with.

dxasaurus · #9 10-13-2005, 04:44 PM

Not a bad bike. It would take a fairly built civic to run with one of those. Aren't they in the 13's? I'd go with the 500. The 250 is a pretty small bike, size wise. The 500 makes quite a bit more torque and is a bit bigger. Much easier to ride, if you ask me. You really have to put the 250 through it's paces to run with anyone, but it has a near 15,000 rpm redline. Sounds pretty sick and will have no trouble dusting off a S2000 if you revv it up.

If you get anything more than a 500cc ninja, you end up killing yourself. Bikes are cheap enough that you can afford a used Ninja 500 and then upgrade to a 600 when you feel comfortable.

And once you really learn how to handle a bike.
Repsol>all

Vtec95Civic · #10 10-13-2005, 09:46 PM

The 500 doesn't look as good as the 250, IMO.

AudioGuy93DelSol · #11 10-13-2005, 09:55 PM

I ride a Ninja 250 and I love the little bastard. Great, and I mean great gas milage and its got a little get up and go. Great for starting becuase it's more forgiving to beginner mistakes. Top speed: 105

Almost forgot about insurance. Gieko bases rates off of engine size rather than class like Progressive. For just liability: Gieko said 300/yr Progressing said 2000/year. Gieko views it as a scooter because of the small displacement.

GScivic7 · #12 10-13-2005, 09:56 PM

I'm not really a fan of either's body style. Little outdated considering they haven't changed it since like 1987 or something like that.

Ace$nyper · #13 10-14-2005, 12:15 PM

I started on a 750cc I'm still alive!!!
Sorry...
I would love to beat a bike in a car.

Vtec95Civic · #14 10-14-2005, 05:37 PM

Plus my dad is not too happy about me considering getting a motorcycle.. so I wouldn't wanna push it by saying I'm gonna get a suicide-on-wheels-600 vs a tiny little 250.

SiGNAL748 · #15 10-14-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtec95Civic

Plus my dad is not too happy about me considering getting a motorcycle.. so I wouldn't wanna push it by saying I'm gonna get a suicide-on-wheels-600 vs a tiny little 250.

Well if you're going to kill yourself anyway. A bike is a bike.

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