First Bike

Gunther1000 · 09-19-2008, 10:35 AM

I started on a CBR 1000 in 96 and bought a GSX-R 1000 in 2001. No problems really even for a hot head like me who loves speed... BUT

If I could buy any bike for a newbie today it would hands down be the new 08 and up Ninja 250. That will be the coolest bike for you to learn on looks wise if your concerned with that as most new riders are and with a pipe they sound great! For $3500 new you cant beat them! Then you can always keep it when you upgrade to have a bike for your buddies to test the waters on.

But buy what you want and just learn to respect its power no matter what it is.

Your biggest problem will more than likely be others out on the road in cars trying there best to kill you.

And remember to not put your whole body weight on the bars. that is the fastest way to wash out the front in any turn.

Good luck!

09-19-2008, 10:35 AM	#17
Gunther1000 Jesus Christ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Moto: (The Chi's lover) Posts: 801	I started on a CBR 1000 in 96 and bought a GSX-R 1000 in 2001. No problems really even for a hot head like me who loves speed... BUT If I could buy any bike for a newbie today it would hands down be the new 08 and up Ninja 250. That will be the coolest bike for you to learn on looks wise if your concerned with that as most new riders are and with a pipe they sound great! For $3500 new you cant beat them! Then you can always keep it when you upgrade to have a bike for your buddies to test the waters on. But buy what you want and just learn to respect its power no matter what it is. Your biggest problem will more than likely be others out on the road in cars trying there best to kill you. And remember to not put your whole body weight on the bars. that is the fastest way to wash out the front in any turn. Good luck! __________________ FTP