Question.....

[HiPSI]

the 1k isn't that much heavier. the problem comes in with throttle control. there's no point in getting into it in depth but after reading your posts about riding you don't need to be slinging a leg over a 1k until you get plenty more riding experience. i have a 954 and have been looking to get back onto a 600 because it's just plain more usable. i bought it mainly because it felt good and i got a decent deal, but it's a whole lot of bike and i never use all that power. there is no need on the street or when doing normal trackdays.

[AznTraitor]

i have a 954 and have been looking to get back onto a 600 because it's just plain more usable. i bought it mainly because it felt good and i got a decent deal, but it's a whole lot of bike and i never use all that power. there is no need on the street or when doing normal trackdays.

that's cuz your a squid when it comes to riding....last night proves it

[HiPSI]

that's cuz your a squid when it comes to riding....last night proves it

i had no squily issues of my own... just with certain other riders . btw, the mugshot is up

[AznTraitor]

i had no squily issues of my own... just with certain other riders . btw, the mugshot is up

lol......awwww...he looks so "hard".....I guess life behind bars will do that to you....haha

[Jaimecbr900]

Dang, It looks like I showed up to the party late......good thread.

Brett, these guys have given very good advice and the bikes suggested you really can't go wrong either way.

Two things though:

1. What kind of price range are we talking about for you?

2. Why hasn't anyone suggested the good ole Ninja 500? It's got a bulletproof motor, more power than the GS, and been the platform for many a race bikes. I've had one since 89 and don't have but one complaint, no real good exhaust choices. It's also like a $5k buy in new. Sub $2k used in good shape.

Just another idea.

[AznTraitor]

Jaime, I didnt suggest the ninja, because so many people buy them and then within 3months, they want to upgrade....I figured since he rode a little before we were gonna just skip that and just get him into some solid entry 600cc bikes, that are still rider friendly

[Brett]

Yeah the 500 is a small bike also, The 600 is a better size for what I want. Jamie, Im looking at about 7k is what i want to spend at most. I want a all around good bike, Im not into hardcore mountain runs leaning the bike on my knees doing 100 in the turns...LOL. I will go into the mountains but im just a bit more cautious then some riders I guess. The 600 is a good size bike in actual size and power, The power isnt to much, but not to little. I wont go with the Ninja because they are so high priced, a 600 is about 8k, Thats about what Honda asks for them and both are about a grand or more then the Yamaha that is the same size and same cc