Question to fellow audi owners who also have a bike.
05-15-2001, 12:59 PM
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CBR600F4i is one of the best beginner bikes in the 600cc class
I was just reading the comparisons in the latest Cycle World. Here is the good and bad from them.
Ups:
Perfect balance of power and handling
Has shift light on dash
Ergonomics you can live with
Downs:
Vibrates more than others
Pegs scratch that hardcornering itch
Everybody wants one
One quote from their wrap up:
"From nocie to seasoned sportbike bet, our testers ranked the CBR as the easiest bike here to jump on and immediately feel comfortable."
Other bikes being compared were:
Kawasaki ZX-6R
Suzuki GSX-R600
Yamaha R6
Just thought I would interject. A 600 is still a lot of bike to handle when your first starting. Your on the right track though taking the safety course and such. Good luck.
Ups:
Perfect balance of power and handling
Has shift light on dash
Ergonomics you can live with
Downs:
Vibrates more than others
Pegs scratch that hardcornering itch
Everybody wants one
One quote from their wrap up:
"From nocie to seasoned sportbike bet, our testers ranked the CBR as the easiest bike here to jump on and immediately feel comfortable."
Other bikes being compared were:
Kawasaki ZX-6R
Suzuki GSX-R600
Yamaha R6
Just thought I would interject. A 600 is still a lot of bike to handle when your first starting. Your on the right track though taking the safety course and such. Good luck.
05-15-2001, 01:04 PM
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As a former sportbiker, I agree. Get the SV650.
It'll take you at least a few years to outgrow it. I've had lots of big sportbikes and the SV650 is actually what I'd probably get, and I've been riding for almost 15 years. Of course, I'd rather have a Ducati monster 750 but they're more tempermental.
And you dont have $2K in bodywork to replace when you drop it.
-Dave
And you dont have $2K in bodywork to replace when you drop it.
-Dave
05-15-2001, 01:15 PM
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Hard to find small displacement bikes in the US..
I'd get something cheap, something you can learn on, nothing too powerful, nothing heavy. I had an old honda magna, 700cc as my first bike. Good learner I thought, a nighthawk is another good learner bike.
BUT if you think you can contain yourself, I don't see the issue with the horsepower, I do see the issue with weight.
Personally if I were to get a sportbike, CBR900/929RR.
Steve
BUT if you think you can contain yourself, I don't see the issue with the horsepower, I do see the issue with weight.
Personally if I were to get a sportbike, CBR900/929RR.
Steve
05-15-2001, 01:31 PM
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I have a 99 F4...it's my first bike. I love it.
So easy to ride, goes where you point it. Looks nice and is comfortable...for a sportbike. This bike has all the power you will need too. Go for it. Like Mark said earlier, one of the easier 600's to ride. Good luck, have fun and be careful...mine has seen the pavement :>)
05-15-2001, 01:36 PM
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For a starter bike buy a cheap used bike that's 600cc or less. Hopefully less. Then when.......
you have learned to ride, get the bike of your dreams. If you get a bigger bike (greater than 600cc) the chances of surviving your first crash start to drop. The bigger the bike the better your chance of death.
I started on dirt bikes ( a YZ80, then CR250). My first street bike was a Honda Interceptor 500, that bike almost killed me. Then I bought a Suzuki GSXR750 which was plain dangerous. I now have a CBR600F2 and it's great just put 20K miles on it.
You should look for an old Honda Ascot or Hawk. You'll be able to find one for under $3500 and won't be bummed if gets messed up.
Alex M. '99.5 1.8TQMS & '93 CBR600F2
I started on dirt bikes ( a YZ80, then CR250). My first street bike was a Honda Interceptor 500, that bike almost killed me. Then I bought a Suzuki GSXR750 which was plain dangerous. I now have a CBR600F2 and it's great just put 20K miles on it.
You should look for an old Honda Ascot or Hawk. You'll be able to find one for under $3500 and won't be bummed if gets messed up.
Alex M. '99.5 1.8TQMS & '93 CBR600F2
