dragonfenix

well these are two bikes i like. i perfer nude.



triumph speed triple



ducati monster



still sports bikes, just nude.

fcrotornut

i was thinking of getting a bike, buit at my size i would die fast...im 5'9 135lbs..

i would probably fly off the bike

amp

take heed with this advice...

as far as the starter concept..

600 starter.. craved for the 900 within a matter of weeks..

Baldy

Just to clarify, a "harley-type" is referred to as a cruiser. Harleys are over-priced, outdated technology. When people ask if my bike is a harley, it's as if someone asked if your RX-7 is a honda.



That being said, don't do the starter bike crap. Just get something that fits you, and spend a lot of time with it before you go *****-out. And definitely take a rider safety course (you'll also get a break on insurance for it). I have a friend that got in 2 wrecks in less than 8 months on his sv650, because he thought he was ready to go conquer twisties, and every-day traffic. I learned on a 750cc cruiser, and I rode that thing around my neighborhood about 4,000 times before I took to the open road. I've never been in a wreck, and my bike only fell over once while parked (on a hill, in the rain, while running).

Travis R

Actually, the newer sport bikes go up to 14K or 15K rpm.

Personally I like the naked standard bikes.

for older and cheaper Suzuki GS500E

Newer and faster SV650

Good luck.... don't kill yourself.

JadedX

alot of people start out with a 600



so that would be the best thing to do



then next season buy a bigger bike



thats what i did and 4 of my friends



but its your bike, your money, your life. Good luck

Dysfnctnl85

Hayabusa! Hayabusa!

gazellis

I was also thinking of getting a bike. I have a patient of mine that has a beautiful sport bike. I forgot the make but it is 1200CC.



He took a course here in Fort Worth. It was a 2 day intensive course on how to learn to ride. When he was done, he said he felt like he had been riding forever. taking the course also waives your on-cycle test to get your license. You only have to pass the written. I am definitely going to take it. If you have one in your area I would probably take it.



Greg

FD3S DRIFT

definetly dont get a starter bike just use some self control and dont kill yourself!!!!

riding is easy if you can drive stick its exactly the same pretty much you just have to get used to shifting. first time i got on one didnt stall and havent stalled since.

jthompson02

If its your first bike seeing as how your 160lbs and 6 foot + I would say any bike with a engine bigger then 750cc. Honda CBR's ive read are the most well balanced bikes, but I was looking ot get a Suzuki GSXR 600, but im only 5'5 @ 110 lbs. Anyhoo be sure not to get to old of a bike. I would say get no bike older then a 97. AND DO NOT GET A AIR COOLED BIKE !!!!!!. Any bike in decent condition wround the 97-99 area with decent mileage should run you any where from $2000.00 - $4000.00 and in the bike world 20k miles is allot. I found a bike that had 15k on the engine and the guy was selling it for $2500;00 I thought it was a hell of a deal untill I found out bike engine are good for about 20k - 30k miles untill it needs rebuilt