Looking to buy a superbike...

[ck2k01]

Well, lately ive been thinking about purchasing a affordable super bike (Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, etc.), but I know nothing about them.

I dont have my motorcycle license or anything yet, so im just wondering everything I need to know/get about the bike.

I also have heard insurance is much cheaper on a bike (im only 17 though), is this true?

Thanks guys!

[Matt]

yahmaha r6 or r1. if you have the money then go ahead and try to get a suzuki hayabusa. honda's cbr1000 or rc51 are good too.

[insanekiwi]

get a license first..then start off with a small bike before you go big.

also it's a question of $$.

:D my stuff: http://www.is-pimp.com/insanekiwi/ducati/

[oldmate15]

as insanekiwi said, get a small bike first. Trust me, you wont want to jump onto a 1000cc bike if you don't even have your licence. Just stick to a 250cc. Honda makes some pretty 'sporty' looking 250s.

[pimpshiznid]

as insanekiwi said, get a small bike first. Trust me, you wont want to jump onto a 1000cc bike if you don't even have your licence. Just stick to a 250cc. Honda makes some pretty 'sporty' looking 250s.

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I tend to disagree. A Yamaha R6 would probably be best in his situation, as I have been in the exact same place, and made the accident of buying the smaller bike, which was recommended to me. It took me 2 weeks after certification, before I wanted/needed a larger cc bike, and I am still trying to sell the smaller bike, which I have been for 4 months and are going to lose money on.

In my opinion, if you have never been on a bike before, take an ABATE course. You get to ride (at least here) different CC bikes to get a feel for what you need, and will teach you all the rules of the road.

I made the accident of taking the abate course AFTER i purchased the bike...

[yanman]

It really depends on how quick your level of riding improves by. Like for example when I rode my friends Honda CBR250RR, I pretty much got bored of it after about 2hrs of riding it. Then I've tried out my other friends bikes which had a greater displacement than the one I first rode. Now I know what kind of bike I'm aiming for. I totally agree with pimpshiznid, try out bikes and then go for one you are most comfortable and most secure with unless ofcourse you're in Australia like me who unfortunately cannot ride a bike greater than 260cc unless you've had your license for more than 12 months. Just try not to get caught lol

[insanekiwi]

well just rent certain types of bikes (size and ccm) and try em. no big deal.

[yanman]

But keep in mind your own safety.

[turbomonkeycock]

I don't have a license, but my cousin got an R6 and wow, what a bike. Only bike i've ever had a shot of, but it was great fun :D He says he has had it about 120mph with one or two gears still to go!