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ollie288:
The gsxr looks the dogs dangles but is it to much for a first bike? Would I be better of with more of a starting bike (Kawasaki)?

jimlad09:
600's are very good place to start, my old man had a 600 and loved it, that was his first bike after passing his test, he wishes he'd kept it longer before getting the blade and scaring himself silly on it. cbr600 fr i think he had and he said it was just so much fun, easy to ride, forgiving and still f f f f...fuuur...fast

TopOfTheFlop:
I've ridden bikes for about 10 years. Just a quick note on your insurance quote you posted Matt. The reason the Suzuki was
cheaper is because you put in GSR and not GSXR so it makes sense that the GSR is cheaper. Its a sports-tourer and not a fully
fledged GSXR. Just check that over again.

My first bike that i learnt on was an RVF 400. A sports bike but with a slightly smaller engine and very easy to handle. I then moved onto a Honda VTR Firestorm, which is a 1000cc V-twin but classed as a sports-tourer. Cracking bike with a great engine.

I wanted something a little more track focussed so i then bought the Kwak ZX6R. A 2006 model. It was the best thing i ever owned
for a track. The ride on the road is a little too firm.
Bear in mind it took me a good 5 years to be be able to be the boss of a bike like that meaning i don't advise you learn on the modern day 600's. Im still only young(ish) at 27 so i'm not the old fart telling you not to get a sports bike. Just bear in mind that the way they are made today, they can far out do anything your capable of and more than one time i've heard/seen mates and people who go straight for the sports bike when they dont know how to ride!!!

The SV650 is a great first bike with plenty of punch and a nice sounding v twin grunt. That would be my choice!

Cheers
Craig

TopOfTheFlop:
Sorry it wasnt Matt who posted the insurance quote! (ed)

john_o:
Id go GSXR  :happy2:
IF you can restrain yourself and be sensible learning the bike then Id go 600 sports bike, just be careful.
I passed my direct access in a month then jumped on a CBR 600RR5 , everyone said I be dead in a month  :confused: but thankfully I took my time and rode it in all weathers, if you respect it and the conditions youll be fine.
I didnt find it any harder than the 600F I did my test on, but then I didnt really fully push the bike for a long time lol
(I got an experienced friend of mine to cane it so that is was ran in properly  :signLOL:)

Takes its toll on your back/shoulders and wrists so if you have any issues there Id stay away from a sportsbike.....

I remember nearly dropping it outside the dealers  :signLOL:

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