Looking for first bike, NEED HELP

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Hey my first bike and first time riding a motorcycle was on my 1098.... i was told you only go as fast as you twist the throttle........ i figured if i bought a gsxr 600 i would be bored and sell it the next year.. you just got to take it easy and buy all the gear... ps. the x-11 shoei is a nice helmet.... try them all before you buy.... i didn't...... this is my third....... and buy a ducati .. they sound so sweet... with the termis...... anyways rambling.... just take it easy.. no wheelies or stupid shit...
 
Not sure about the prices. Check Berts Mega Mall, to see if they have any specials.
You can also shop for used one.
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S package has fairing and clip-on bars. I'ld probably stay with naked version. Later on, if you want to, you can convert it to and S version.

It's been few years since i had my SV, but if you end up buying it, and have some Q's. let me know. I'll try to help you.
Good luck
 
So then what is so wrong with starting with a 620 Monster as opposed to an SV 650? It has less power, and yes it will cost more to fix when it breaks but thats not really a reason not to get something
 
Beside price, I don't think there is much difference. 620 is slightly heavier and with slightly less torque and HP- probably due to 30 less horsepowers.
It's a great bike. either way you go should be fine.
it is a good idea to go check out both bikes in person, and see which one will offer you better siting position, etc...
 
I was thinking it terms of like a ninja 250 as a starting bike. Then move up to middleweight, then supersport, superbike... Say in the same 12 month span, the person who started on a smaller bike and progress upward through the levels would definitely be a better rider than the one who started on the bigger bikes.

Ask yourself what you really want from your bike. Just a weekend cruise with your buddies? or you want to be tearing up the tracks...or just stand next to it and look pretty. Once you figure out what you want out of it, then bike selection would be simple.
 
you believe that strongly that its important to start on a smaller bike then move up? I want to be able to ride around town, well, but also to be able to have some track oriented skills in the long run. More or less just to be completely competent regardless of where I am.

I have no problems with looking at a ninja 250r, but they are just expensive considering what they are. I am just wondering what type of skills I should be practicing with the bike regardless of what it is?
 
buying a 250 is just a waste of money in my opinion. I started riding on a Ducati 999 and now I have a 1098. I've never dropped either bike. My wife feels differently she isn't comfortable so she will probably start on a Ninja 250 and work her way up to a 848. It really depends on you and what you want. As far as going to the track they have classes you can take and from what I've read for the ones around me you must take before getting a green light to ride freely at the track. I plan on going to the track next spring or summer for the classes since I'll miss this year due to the military.
 
You managed to live through learning on a literbike without even dropping it. I'll give you that. Let me ask you then. Are you able to fully utilize what the 999 was designed to do? or the 1098? Have you ever ponder if you had a different bike to start, you would be a even better rider today? I don't think Rossi got to where he is by learning on a literbike, or majority of racers out there.
 
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