I know this isnt about evos, I have an evo now but I want a bike to also drive to save some money on gas. Whats a good bike to get? I dont care about getting a really nice bike, just one that isnt too much money. More or less I want to know peoples opinions on the best bike for the money that is still pretty affordable. I dont care about kicking everyones *** in a nice bike.

 

before everyone says that bikes are dangerous. i recommend getting a ex500 better insurance, great beginner bike, predictable, and dont need to think about looping the bike (previously owned)

 

The SV650 also is a great starter bike a ton of bang for the buck, plus you won't be the next squid to wrap yourself around a tree - on your 160 HP Gixxer 1000, these bikes are to be left to the more experienced.

Good luck-

Oh yeah...don't forget your GEAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

ex500 all the way.

Or a Ninja 250 if you really have a huge rod and don't care what people think.

also ...don't get a Katana. They are cheap and they are everywhere ....but impossible to sell. When you decide you love riding and want to upgrade (you will) it will be easier to sell an ex500. They are known widely as great starter bikes ....and Katana's are just heavy and slow and made fun of.

Helmet and jacket atleast, please?? No shorts or flip-flops.

 

very good choice. My friend got one of these before he moved up to a gsxr 750. I myself started with a ninja zx6

 

Get one that is heavy so it is stable at high speeds. You don't want to be another flying object or on someone's windshield. )

 

Go for the SV650 great bike for a beginner and should keep you happy for a while, an older CBR 600 would also be good and cheap, EX500 would be my 3rd recommendation.

 

best bike is a used Suzuki Hayabusa you can find some for about $5500.00 then bolt on a velocity racing turbo kit(t25@5psi) with the right riding should run 8.90@170+ for under 13K total investment I asumed you ment nice bike in the looks dept not performance. For a starter bike the SV650 can not be beat is is the most fun bike if speed is not important you can find a used 04 with the fuel injection for about $3500.00 I really rather be riding a nicely set up SV650(gsxr750rear shox) over the busa I think it is more fun and you do not have to worry about a tire blowout at 200mph.

 

sv650 or a CBR 600 F3 (95-98) are good suggestions. They are more on the "wrap yourself around a tree" end of the spectrum though. I had a 96 F3 for several years and loved it. Snappy little bike that has more power than people give it credit for.

Drop a tooth up front and you are doing stand-up wheelies down the interstate with the rest of the squids.

 

an sv is a great choice. it'll spank most cars in the stoplight gp and handles VERY well. and you should get excellent gas milage if you lope around.

 

I would also suggest taking a course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
http://www.msf-usa.org/

Your state should waive any riding test for your license if you take thier course. Also most insurance companies give you a break if you have the course. It is the real deal ...not just a waste of time. They even provide you a bike and helmet, or you can bring your own.

 

I highly concur with this. Also, to many idiots are buying big bikes as there first ones. Glad to hear you're being smart about it.

 

a 600cc bike will be a good starter class. But remember to buy one with fuel injection. Night and day difference, in mileage and throttle response! I personally prefer Yamaha. But hey, whatever you are comfortable with.

 

I just got a ducati 620 monster a couple of weeks ago and I can't say enought about the bike. I'm a beginer and I'd say this bike is kinda pushing it for a beginer, a lot of torque. to compenste I ALWAYS wear full gear, I've heard too many honor stories. The sv650 is the favorite all-rounder and is plenty fast for the first couple of year of riding. The monster is already feeling kinda slow

The MSF course a MUST and a lot of fun.

 

Oh yeah...the SV650 should hold it's value a bit better on down the road -