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Old 05-05-2010, 07:11 AM   #3
Sir Nuke
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Originally Posted by ninety6 View Post
you'll get bored with a 250 in 2 weeks. If you are responsible and have good coordination, i'd start on an at least a 500. Probably a 600. I learned on a 30 year old yamah 650 (2 cylinder), My first was a 600 Yamaha FZR, and i upgraded to a GSX-R 750 a couple years later. The 4 cylinder sportbikes are quite a bit different than a twin.

I'd recommend a used bike first... maybe get a used 500, ride it for a year or so, and if you still like it, pick up a 600 or 750 when the time is right...

Glad to hear you are taking the beginner safety course, smart move.
GOOD ADVICE....I have riden for 32 years, even been an instructor in my later years of riding and the fact that you are already thinking about taking a training course, THAT is the right thing to do, not to mention, most insurance companies will give you a discount if you do.
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