My first bike was a 600GSXR, It was plenty fast for the experience I had. All the japanese bikes are relatively affordable and not terrible on maintenence. I sold it when I started to heavily modify my Evo. Since the summer is back around I've started searching for a new bike. Narrowed it down to a Ducati 999S or a MV Augusta F41000. The augusta is rediculous and my first choice. When I was in similiar shoes to you the 600GSXR was a perfect match. Keep an eye on maintenece intervals when looking for a used bike.

 

good call

 

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suzuki FTW!!! its been rated by everyone for having really well built bikes

 

Importjake, I recently picked up a brand new 2007 model suzuki sv650 from a dealership for $5500. I dont know if you prefer new or used but thats right around your price range. If you want to know what the bike looks like ive got pics here> https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=343893

 

Get a honda cbr 600 rr, it will forgive your mistakes. it's easy to drive and not so brutal! had one, now I have a 1000rr. step by step is the key!

 

i ride a mv agust s4 750

 

Nice! Some of the best sounding bikes ever made.

 

Im riding a CBR 600 F ( first bike), and it is enough fast... (i would say like a 400 whp car to 130 mph).
Im planing to get a GSXR 750 or R1 in few years..

 

I had a GSXR 750 and a 1000. I have been riding for a while, so I really liked the 1000 more. I dont agree with people saying start on a small 250cc bike. Its nothing like riding a sportbike, so the only thing you will earn is how to lean. I feel if you have self control you can learn on a sportbike. I started on an R6, and my buddy started on a R1.

Heres my GSXR 750:

 

i noe its not a biike but heres my baby

 

Suzuki's build quality is not as good as Honda or Yamaha. More squids ride Suzuki than any other brand. You know, the wife beater/flip flop crowd. Kawasaki is getting better but they're still not up there with Honda or Yamaha.

For the street, you can't beat a V-twin although a V4 comes pretty damn close. I've ridden just about every bike out there, from MV Agusta 1000R's to Ducati's to Yamaha R1's. If you choose to buy a liter bike as your very first bike, be very very careful and make sure you have a good life insurance policy to take care of the family you'll leave behind.

 

Yea get good life insurance if you plan on doing some stupid s*** on the roads while learning on it. Other than that though, it doesn't take a pro to ride on a big bike, just a responsible one whose willing to take the time to learn it slowly, cautiously and to know their limits.. I probably would have agreed with most people by saying start small, but I know too many people who started big and are doing just fine with it.

 

have you seen the reveiws of GSX-R lately?

 

well i learned on a 500CC before i bought my gixxer. all i can say is ride safe and enjoy!