Want to get a street bike... Yahama r6 a good starter?

[Twilight]

I have never done street, but have done lots on a CRF450, Would a R6 be too outrageous or would it be an okay starter?

Biggest bike ive been on was a Cr500...man I miss that monster!

[tanks350x]

Seing that you've had some experience with a machine that has more power than god!,, an R6 wouldn't be a bad starter bike. Personally, I like touring style bikes( i have a HD low rider) If this is you're first street bike, just get to know what it's capable of power wise. It's easy to get over your head on a machine like that, what I'm trying to say is RESPECT all aspects of what it's capable of and you'll be fine

[Twilight]

Yeah thats what my friend was telling me. I was able to ride his R1 today and I was in awe of its power and stability. Im gonna try an R6 tomorrow at the dealer, so if I like it, I may be getting an 07 R6 =)

[tanks350x]

You should test drive all the makes and models of those crotch rockets in that cc range.. You never know, you might like a different make other than a yammy.. just a thought

[Twilight]

Took your advice and also did a Honda CBR600.... wow, the bike felt underpowered to the R6, but the ride and handling was worth it! I'll try out more when I get another day off, haha.

[rugabugadouglas]

gsxr is also a good one tons of power i like my 03 gsxr 600

[tanks350x]

I havent really been keeping up with the jap bikes lately but, from what i understand, the Kawasaki Ninja 636 is pretty potent. Like I said test all if you can, and dont go buying the first one you come across, you might regret it in the long run. good luck

[bassman]

Pretty much all super sport 600's are the same, it comes down to which is more aesthetically pleasing, and what feels best to you.
I have the slowest sport 600 to date i believe(99 katana) but i dont think i'd ever give it up for any of my buddies 600rr, f4i, gsxr, etc. Super sports are so unbelievably uncomfortable. I can ride all day on my kat, my buddies are usually done in about an hour maybe 2, from back or wrist pain.
Throw a leg over every one you can find, rank what your favorites are, find which is cheapest.

[scooterroo]

i have wanted to get myself a rocket for quite sometime now, and finally in early may i did. i got me a used one to start out on, and got a great deal at that. got myself an 01 r6 that had only 4100 miles on it. i figured i would start out on something used, something i could pay cash for all up front, so that way if i did wreck it i wouldnt still be in debt to pay off the bike. when i picked it up from the guy, it was the very first time i had been on a rocket, and let me tell you, didnt take long at all to get the feel of it and get used to it. come next year i will be trading this one in and getting myself either an 08 or 09 ninja zx6r. i like the 600cc bikes, they have enough power to get me where i want to go, and get there fast if i feel like opening it up some. i rode all 4 of the big fours 600's. the ninja i liked the best. each person has their preferences though. just take it slow at first till you get used to it, thats all.

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[peeweesp]

try the triumph Daytona 675, which 600 also? the new 600rr's where suppose to be the poop. I dont think you will have any problom starting on a 600 ethier, i went from my ktm 620 to a triumph 675 and honestly it was a great choice, just dont be stupid is all. And just get the bike that feels best to you. I tried the 06 kawi zx6r and knew i hated it right when i sat on it, i ended up with a triumph lol. I always liked to have a diffrent bike than most, the 3cyl has a hell of a diffrent sound and makes power lower in the rpms that the 4's

[MTS]

Well, to be honest, the 600 is a REAL potent bike i find, a 1000 is easier to ride, Me myself i like hot rod cruisers, Say the Victory, But if you want the best Crotch rocket to work on, Kawi all the way,,,top of the class.... :beer:

[Six Stroke]

Buy a new Vmax, apparently they're rumored at something like 220-240 hp. :twisted:

But really, Yamaha has the new RS and the R6S. The S model is similar to the '01 style R6 models, with a slightly more comfotable ride position then the new R6, but doesn't look quite as bad-ass.