Hey everyone. No bike yet but I should be getting one soon. I'm looking at a Ninja 500r for my first bike. What do you guys think of those? I want something fairly quick so I don't get bored of it but don't want to spend a lot of money on my first bike. Are there any major problems you guys are having or things you just don't like about them? I'll most likely be buying an '05.

 

Welcom!
I have a 91 and love it
Everyone else seems to enjoy theirs too.

 

Welcome! I think you'd be happy with the 500, I bought a 94 back in December, I haven't driven it yet (hopefully next week as long as the good weather holds and I get my license!) When I was trying to decide what to buy for a bike, I considered the 250 but a lot of people seemed to outgrow them and get bored with them quickly. Then I looked into the Suzuki GS500 and the Kawasaki 500. After comparing them, I decided that the Kawi was the better of the two (plus I liked the look of the Kawi better ). I've heard a lot of experienced riders say that they were impressed with the power and what not. I haven't heard of any problems and the guy I bought mine from, never had any unusual problems, they seem like a good solid bike. I think you would enjoy it.

 

Welcome.... I think you would be happy with the 500. I have heard many good things of it. I have no personal experience with it, I have the 04' 636. Which I love.

Again, welcome to the board and have fun!

 

welcome to the site! im sure all of our riders who are in the know will be able to help you out...[8D]

 

I'd have to agree with 636 Chic...you will probably be happy with a 500 for now. Just to start out on and get used to everything, and then a few years down the road move up. I love my bike too, I know I won't be trading mine for while.

 

I'd have to agree with 636 Chic...you will probably be happy with a 500 for now. Just to start out on and get used to everything, and then a few years down the road move up. I love my bike too, I know I won't be trading mine for while. Welcome to the site...there seem to be some pretty experienced people here, so I'm sure we all can help with getting you the right bike.

 

Hello all, I am picking up my bike(800 vulcan classic) in the morning and cann't wait to get back on the road.
I had a 750 yamaha special in 84, and now finally I am getting a bike to enjoy again.
Looking forward to chatting with all of you and letting the stories flow from the first mile.

 

Welcome to the site...make sure you post some pics of that new bike of yours. I'm sure we all good use a few good stories....I've been trying to keep everyone updated, but so much and so little time. It's hard. But congrats on the new bike.

 

welcome to the forums!!

great starter bike...

get gear, get bike.. wear it all the time... have fun and don't ride past your limits!!