Glasgow_Saint Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 Taken my CBT recently and now taking lessons post Direct Access test - getting to the stage where im looking to purchase a bike. Thinking 600cc range and fancy the Yamaha R6 (see link) Anyone had one? Ok as a 1st bike? http://www.cmcbikes.com/used-motorcycle-dealer?manufacturer=8&motorcycle_used_model=92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 How about starting on this first .... just a tad disappointed this wasn't about schoolboy memories of the easy lay from formative teenage years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 20 October, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 October, 2010 How about starting on this first .... just a tad disappointed this wasn't about schoolboy memories of the easy lay from formative teenage years!! whats the 0-60 on that bad boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 whats the 0-60 on that bad boy? Pretty impressive .. when thrown over a 100 foot high cliff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 Would recommend something you can sit a little bit more upright on for your first bike so you can see what a hell is going on, like honda cb, yamaha fazer (mine) or suzuki sv650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 20 October, 2010 Author Share Posted 20 October, 2010 Would recommend something you can sit a little bit more upright on for your first bike so you can see what a hell is going on, like honda cb, yamaha fazer (mine) or suzuki sv650. Like the look of the suzuki sv650.....is it that much more upright than the R6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 "more enough" yeah, however, beware this is a v-twin and they are (for a beginner like yourself, and to a certain extend, me) more difficult to ride. The purists on here will tell you to go for the sv650, that youll be riding a bike the way it should be ridden, flick a bit of throttle with each gear change down etc. The way I see it it, **** it, I passed my test and want to get a bike that im going to enjoy from day one, not something i have to go through pain in order to "learn how to ride". I would say, sv650 for your second bike, tho I'm sure plenty on here will disagree with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 first bike! No disrespect Glasgow and I am sure that you consider yourself competent but there really is more to riding a bike safely than having the licence, you need to know how to tame the beasts and that can take many thousands of miles of riding imho. In my youth you could jump on a tweaked Fizzie at 16 which could be too much for some of my spotty friends who learnt the hard way, at 17 it was straight up to a 250, then along came the mighty 250LC's to make the authorities rethink the licence laws. Without doubt a much better system is in place now but I would be surprised if one really could jump on a 650 without ever actually owning their own bike and gaining invaluable experience. btw my first 'bike' was a Vespa Ciao. NOT a scooter (I would never admit to owning one of those things) it was a step-thru: This is not me riding one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmydy9ewclI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 20 October, 2010 Share Posted 20 October, 2010 The R6 is fine as long as your sure you have decent self control. Personally i'd recommend buying a Honda CBR600RR, they're great for fast road work, will tour and you can commute on one, plus the added bonus of Honda reliability. The best thing you can do is join a forum for the make and try and buy a bike from another member as they're usually looked after better. Despite what the doomsayers will say you can jump on a 1000cc bike and get on with it but i doubt you'll have the skill level of somebody who has come 'through the ranks'. If you want to buy a bike that will help you to develop your skills then i highly recommend the SV650, they're not as powerful as the 600cc CBR's, GSX-R's etc. so you learn roadcraft (reading road and traffic conditions, your awareness and most importantly learning to ride smoothly) which will make you a better rider. You can always tell when somebody has jumped onto a powerful bike without experience because they can't go round corners fast and smooth. The SV's keep their value and will be a good trade in if you decide you want a more powerful machine, GSX-R 750?? Good luck with it all and enjoy whatever you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 October, 2010 Author Share Posted 21 October, 2010 The R6 is fine as long as your sure you have decent self control. Personally i'd recommend buying a Honda CBR600RR, they're great for fast road work, will tour and you can commute on one, plus the added bonus of Honda reliability. The best thing you can do is join a forum for the make and try and buy a bike from another member as they're usually looked after better. Despite what the doomsayers will say you can jump on a 1000cc bike and get on with it but i doubt you'll have the skill level of somebody who has come 'through the ranks'. If you want to buy a bike that will help you to develop your skills then i highly recommend the SV650, they're not as powerful as the 600cc CBR's, GSX-R's etc. so you learn roadcraft (reading road and traffic conditions, your awareness and most importantly learning to ride smoothly) which will make you a better rider. You can always tell when somebody has jumped onto a powerful bike without experience because they can't go round corners fast and smooth. The SV's keep their value and will be a good trade in if you decide you want a more powerful machine, GSX-R 750?? Good luck with it all and enjoy whatever you buy. Baj, Hamster, Swanny - thanks for the advise, much appreciated! The CBR600RR is a cracking looking bike, will take a trip to Honda this weekend to take a closer look. Cheers guys....all helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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