you looking to buy new or used?? the new 600's may not be so bad becuase they'll have the mode select switch where you can tame them down when you are learning...you can make it perform like a little GS500.
used i'd go for a mid-late 90's 600...the power should be more manageable and you won't cry when you drop it.
x3 for the class too...
Originally Posted by chuck
I'm probably going to buy a used just so like you said, if I drop it, I won't be as pissed....Once I get a little more comfortable I will upgrade or buy an additional bike.....
I've seen a few Ducati's that are decently priced...
Anyone have any input on Ducati's?
Do it like this... out of a 100% scale 50% of the money should go to a GOOD helmet and proper gear.
Parts are more expensive for ducati vtwin and its not a good starter bike...
When you say decently priced...
you obviously are not taking about one of their sport bikes?
I am for sure going to fork out money on good gear. Not even a question.
and LOL...what I might think is decently priced might not be the same for you.
The ones I was speaking of were in the 8-9k range.....
Price isn't really an issue...It's more about getting something that I won't be able to handle with my lack of experience.....
8-9k is allot of money for something you are very likely to drop.
In that price bracket you could get a 08 CBR600RR which is better than any old Ducati unless its a 916.
If i were you, id get a Suzuki SV650.... used one to learn for 6 months then sell it....they keep their value very well and no bike has better praise in the industry.
With that experience, jump to a sport bike or whatever you want.
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