New SoCal member
#1
New SoCal member
What's up everyone. My name is Luis and I live in Los Angeles.. I'm a new rider and I've only had a few hours of experience. I'm in the market to buy a bike, not sure if ill get a new or used one yet. I'm pretty much up in the air on getting a Kawasaki or a Yamaha. Hopefully ill see and read good things about the Kawasaki sport bikes in here to make my decision a little easier
#4
I'm looking to get a 2005-2006 zx6r. I wanted a new bike (2013 zx6r) but the full coverage for that would run about $440 a month! That's more than the monthly payment for the bike!..
I figure if I get an older model I can just have liability coverage which will run me $230 a year! Big price difference plus since I'm a new rider I'm more likely to set the bike down. I wouldn't want to damage a brand new bike because of my inexperience as a rider.
I figure if I get an older model I can just have liability coverage which will run me $230 a year! Big price difference plus since I'm a new rider I'm more likely to set the bike down. I wouldn't want to damage a brand new bike because of my inexperience as a rider.
#5
I'm looking to get a 2005-2006 zx6r. I wanted a new bike (2013 zx6r)
Yes, you are correct that you will "set the bike down", whether you are a new rider or a seasoned rider, it will happen. At least you recognize that and will gear up for it with the saved insurance $'s.
All I can say is look around some more at the different rides out there. Good luck
#6
Dragone is right, the 636 is not a good bike to learn to ride on. You should look at the 650 ninja to start with, or the new 300 or a 250. Once you get some experience, these bikes are fairly easy to sell or trade, then go for the 636. No offense, just want you to be safe.
#7
Be careful in the dealerships, some salesmen in some dealerships only care about commission. They will sell you that 636 or r6 and not care about what happens to you.
I like the yamahas, but in my experience, kawi is better. Check out the 650 ninja for now.
I like the yamahas, but in my experience, kawi is better. Check out the 650 ninja for now.
#8
I hear that josh
Not to be a stick in the mud, but I prefer my EX500 for the streets and short weekend 2000 mile cruises over my other street legal rides. I have not ridden the 650 yet for an opinion.
Not to be a stick in the mud, but I prefer my EX500 for the streets and short weekend 2000 mile cruises over my other street legal rides. I have not ridden the 650 yet for an opinion.
#9
That was a great bike too. Wish they had updated it like they did the 250 and kept producing it.
If you ever get a chance, take a ride on the new 650 dragone, it's a nice bike. And if you can get past the looks, the versys is a nice ride too.2 of my favorite bikes.
If you ever get a chance, take a ride on the new 650 dragone, it's a nice bike. And if you can get past the looks, the versys is a nice ride too.2 of my favorite bikes.