Guys, i need some advice/suggestions as i want to get a super bike but know nothing about them, (eg) how much insurance is compare to a car/reliability/services costs etc, i like the look of the following bikes

Honda fireblade

yamaha yzf r1/r6

ducati 996

 

so can anyone recommend/tips on any other bikes which look good as the above & what to look out for when viewing etc

 

ps i must mention i have never riden a superbike before, max 250cc honda,

also whats the quickest way to get a licence which enables you to ride bikes over 700cc

ask bird:x::x:

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=109186

If you've never ridden anything bigger than a 250cc then I would build up to superbike level gradually.

Also bear in mind 600cc bikes are just as quick to 120+mph.

I used to have a VF750 Honda then had a break for a year or so and then bought a ZX10. The difference in performance was unbelievable, although very addictive.

ask bird:x::x:

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=109186

 

Yeah ask Bird how to crash, Text book style. :D

I am currently selling a GSXR750 if thats something you might be interested in, I have owned a few GSXRs ZX7R Ducati 996 Fireblade and the GSXR is the one I always go back to owning eventually.

My first big bike was a CBR600 which I thought was quick, but the difference between that and my GSXR750 is quite noticable.

I think a 600 would be a good bike to start on and get used to riding before going for the bigger powered bikes.

My GSXR as been a good bike, reliable, very quick and insurance is only costing £180 this year!

I am starting to think about selling it though, the Zed seems to be emptying my bank quite quicky at the moment.

My first big bike was a CBR600 which I thought was quick, but the difference between that and my GSXR750 is quite noticable.

I think a 600 would be a good bike to start on and get used to riding before going for the bigger powered bikes.

My GSXR as been a good bike, reliable, very quick and insurance is only costing £180 this year!

I am starting to think about selling it though, the Zed seems to be emptying my bank quite quicky at the moment.

 

Mt first sports bike was a CBR600 as well! It is good advice to start on something along the lines of a 600, and get some experience, they are plenty quick enough for sure.

Guys, i need some advice/suggestions as i want to get a super bike but know nothing about them, (eg) how much insurance is compare to a car/reliability/services costs etc, i like the look of the following bikes

Honda fireblade

yamaha yzf r1/r6

ducati 996

 

so can anyone recommend/tips on any other bikes which look good as the above & what to look out for when viewing etc

 

ps i must mention i have never riden a superbike before, max 250cc honda,

also whats the quickest way to get a licence which enables you to ride bikes over 700cc

 

would give the GSX a look at first for me every time.:D

 

dan.

you defo need to warm up to a 1000cc being able to pull off from a stand still takes a lot of skill and you have to be able to control wheel lift, so doing a wheelie should feel like second nature. On a 600cc you can get away with full throttle at start but no chance on a 1000cc upwards, I believe you really begin to learn when you start riding 750/900 upwards.

I absolutley love bikes. But my family wont let me own one anymore for saftey reasons, il be back in the summer ;)

now its off the subject but watched a program other night about chaps going for the wheelie world record had to wheelie bike over a measured kilometer chap broke the record at around 160 mph on gsx then chap went on his hiyabusi turbo and missed out at 206mph couldnt keep front end up!:eek::shock:

 

dan.:D

to much air resistance pushing the front down at them speeds. :D

You wana do your direct access first. Start off on a 600cc 4 cyl or a 750 twin (similar power, twin has more torque)

 

I started off on a ducati monster 750 and after 18 months im now on a fireblade which ive had for 3 years.

 

My advice would be try yourself out on a 600cc bandit/hornet/fzr or at a push a CBR600f and get a feel for biking first, it isnt for everyone, and give yourself as much practice as possible.

 

I only went onto a fireblade so soon after passing my test because i ride about 14K miles a year, so got alot of experience very quickly.

 

And FFS make sure you buy good riding gear instead of cheap shite, you only have one body at the end of the day, and it WILL save your life one day, it did save mine!

 

All the best

 

Nick

If you've never ridden anything bigger than a 250cc then I would build up to superbike level gradually.

 

What he said is good advice. I used to run the workshop for a large riding school in Scotland, and this is something we used to hear all the time.

 

Go and do your test, you will probably do it on an ER-5 or similar machine. See how you like that - it's gonna feel quick to you. Get yourself something out the autotrader that you don't mind dropping and putting a few dings on.

 

I'm riding a Honda VTR 1000 (Firestorm) just now, its a V-tiwin, around 110hp, and is plenty good out here in Germany, even on the autobahn.(check it out in the rides section). The latest generation of litre bikes hit 180hp.

 

Remember that I used to spend most of my time doing test drives on new bikes and bikes that were in for repair, so I have been lucky enough to ride more bikes than your average punter.

 

I can tell you that anything in the 600-750 is gonna be plenty for you untill you pick up some time. Your insurance company will most likely agree - as a new rider you will pay through the ar5e.

 

DO NOT get caught up in the macho "big is best" thing. You will earn more experience (and respect) by knowing your limits than buying the biggest flashiest latest bike off the showroom floor. You will just look like a tit when your litre bike gets overtaken by pizza delivery boys on CB500's.

 

Anyone can jump on a big bike and make it move, but it takes a lot of skill and practice to control one safely when it really matters, and it will catch an inexperienced rider by surprise.

 

Remember its very uncool to be dead.

build up to it slowly .. a 600 is big enough ...the kwaka ZXR 600 or ZZR 600 are both very comfy capable bikes not as "edgy" as the suzy or harsh as the yam but not as good build quality as the honda CBR 600 .....the ducati 748 is around the same power at the jap 4 pots but is a twin with good tourque and an amazing accompanying sound track

cbr600 ideal 1st bike IMHO, choose a recommended school to do your direct access training (which i thoroughly enjoyed) and do remember your training when you do get one, I had a realisation that i was not grown up enough for a bike at the mo' (aged 34), despite having 3 accident free years of mad blasts, i decided to leave bikes alone for a while, just remember when looking for your first bike that you will not need a bigger bike(600+) for sometime,

hay i used to have a firestorm that was great bike, i loved the low down torque. And i was quite comfortable for my comutes!

 

yeah agreed with above always start of smaller and learn to take them corners with confidence first, as them bigger bikes dont take them as sharp and are less forgiving but boy im really missing it now.. i must no buy one no no no.. not yet.

Thanks to everyone for your advice/suggestions really appreciate it:bow:

& will deffo start off from a smaller bike get some experience, then consider something bigger:D

 

i just felt like a change from cars & wanted something nice just for weekends etc for bit of fun

Ride safe bro :D

Whatever you decide to get and I would suggest you go for something smaller to start with (SV650 or the likes) make sure you have somewhere very secure to keep it ;)

 

 

Cheeky fookers

hello mate, What bikes have you been on so far? Im after an R6 or an R1 or similar however the R1 is the more comfortable bike for me. The only issue with the is i would rather the R6 because of the shear power in the R1

A 600 will be much cheaper on insurance - a ZZr600 will also be cheaper than say the sportier ZX6R. That said, if your a pretty big guy (like me) you will just look daft and be bloody uncomfortable on a 600. Something to consider.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh a lot of JD later id say go for an r1 and learn quick time you will shit your pants for a while but learn to be more sensible in the shit pants process if ya get my drift, then be able to shit your pants on a regular and go faster in the corners on a longer based bike :D sorry i know it doesnt make sense now but it will later when your front wheel lifts every time you full throttle it at the lights away from all the 600's-750's 900's etc haha i miss the madness :(:(:((:(::

Cheeky fookers

hello mate, What bikes have you been on so far? Im after an R6 or an R1 or similar however the R1 is the more comfortable bike for me. The only issue with the is i would rather the R6 because of the shear power in the R1

 

If that question was for me, I've ridden both and I find the R6 to be too cramped. I am only 5' 8" , but broad and around 16 stone. R1 fits great.

 

If you have a bit of time on bigger bikes, the R1 is great. The best thing about it is the handling, it really does inspire confidence. The down side is that it is "fukc me!" fast. To be honest all that power is wasted. Any one who can lay it down and keep it down already has a contract with a SBK team!.

 

At the end of the day - If I had to choose between the R1 & R6I, I would have the R1 because I believe its stupid/dangerous to ride about on something that is uncomfortable.

 

I bought the Firestorm because it suits my purpose in riding. I use it for commuting, its great for a solo blast, the missus can get on (sort of) comfortably, and I can strap luggage on for a bit of mile munching on the Autobahn. Plenty of power/torque for me, and best of all its a V-Twin, so takes a bit of riding skill in the wet and is a bit different from your average and sounds stunning.

 

Its down to your personal taste.