Bike options advice needed.

[GIXXERDK]

Why do you want a high cc bike? Its a slippery slope to disaster IMO. You redline in first gear and your OVER the speed limit. You think you can use all 1000cc on the hwy or mts? Good luck with that. You'll be one of those on the side of the road looking stupid, with harly guys laughing as they pass. Trust me, its the worst feeling. Not to mention the 40hp motards that can pass you in a turn. Even after riding my 600 through deals gap, 129, 180, and 60; 10-20 times, I rather have a 500. But hey, its your life and I wont be making the decision. I too became a statistic and bought a sports bike as my first.

As to the original question. Hondas are the most expensive out of the 3 but good reliable bikes. Yamaha is also more expensive than a Suzuki. Suzuki's have been number 1 in every class (600, 750, 1000) until this year (if i recall correctly) when the 06 R6's came out. Suzuki is cheap, I bought a brand new 2005 gsxr 600 for $7,000 out the door, where my friend bought a 2005 CBR600RR USED with 4500 miles on it for $7500.

These bikes are so fairly similar in performance so it all comes down to personal preference. Go to a dealer and sit on the bikes and see how you like them. As for me I'm a Suzuki guy, but I am lovin the 06 R6's..

[Jaszen1]

How was your time at deals gap Gixxerdk how did you like it. Me and my friends are talking about going up there this summer. Let me know maybe everybody on this forum can ride up there together.

[GIXXERDK]

How was your time at deals gap Gixxerdk how did you like it. Me and my friends are talking about going up there this summer. Let me know maybe everybody on this forum can ride up there together.

In all honesty, its over rated.. Theres too many bikes up there and accidents happen every hour or so. If you really want to get on the throttle I suggest 129(Blood Mt) plus, its closer. The roads at Deals Gap is like hwy 180 if you ever been there, narrow as shit. I guess its a good experience, but I just dont see what all the hype is all about.

[ueyedgr8tness]

In all honesty, its over rated.. Theres too many bikes up there and accidents happen every hour or so. If you really want to get on the throttle I suggest 129(Blood Mt) plus, its closer. The roads at Deals Gap is like hwy 180 if you ever been there, narrow as shit. I guess its a good experience, but I just dont see what all the hype is all about.

Nah dk cant ride worth a sh** thats why He can't Lol Jk

I say fu** the mountains give me some beach bitches id rather go strip riding than hit some curves in a mountain.When i want curves i just go to my bitches and ride them out from side to side.

[Tarzanman]

As to the original question. Hondas are the most expensive out of the 3 but good reliable bikes. Yamaha is also more expensive than a Suzuki. Suzuki's have been number 1 in every class (600, 750, 1000) until this year (if i recall correctly) when the 06 R6's came out. Suzuki is cheap, I bought a brand new 2005 gsxr 600 for $7,000 out the door, where my friend bought a 2005 CBR600RR USED with 4500 miles on it for $7500.

These bikes are so fairly similar in performance so it all comes down to personal preference. Go to a dealer and sit on the bikes and see how you like them. As for me I'm a Suzuki guy, but I am lovin the 06 R6's..

Honda owners tend to be of the opinion that their bikes are worth top dollar even though there is little-to-no difference between the look and performance of 'race-ready' japanese sportbikes. If you want something different then look at BMW, Buell, Aprillia, Triumph, Ducati, etc.

The reason that Suzuki's are so prevalent on the pro/am racing circuit is that they are cheap, perform well and (most importantly) parts are widely and readily available. None of that should matter for your first bike, though. It should be a beater/learner until you figure out what kind of bike you like.

Example: going on looks alone, when I was looking for my first bike I thought that I wanted to eventually upgrade to an SV650s... but after getting to ride a bunch of bikes belonging to friends or on test rides (VFR, Superhawk, GSXR, Katana, FZR600, SV650, Duc 999), I quickly changed my mind. Especially about the '97 GSXR I rode... that thing was a fat pig.

Like i stated before...i have some experience with MX so i know how the controls work and how much the bike would give me and how much it wouldnt...fallen countless times...but please keep the advice up i greatly appreciate it

Yeah, well *some* experience only qualifies you for a weak 600cc like a Katana 600. Bear in mind that falling down or sticking your leg out on a street bike is not an option if you want to stay healthy.