Looking for a bike soon. I am inexperienced in traffic but know how to ride. I plan on taking Florida's mandatory motorcycle course in order to aquire my motorcyle endorsement.

With gas prices so high I need something that's good on gas...bike or Insight? lmao.... I'll be riding at night or out in the country mainly (little - no traffic), and sometimes to/from work. I'm 5'7 with short legs -- I can touch the balls of my feet on the Katana. I will need either a short bike (ie. Katana) or have my bike lowered (won't be doing flat-tracking or the like). For reference, I cannot touch both feet on a GSX-R. A little better on a new 636, but still have to lean to one side -- do not feel comfortable.

I would very much like a liquid-cooled bike, but don't know if there will be anything in my budget 2-3 months from now ($2-$3k). Experienced riders, chime in. What kind of bike would you guys recommend for a fairly new rider? Possibly a Katana, maybe a CBR? ZX-6/7? Triumph TT? (just kidding...). I want a sport / sport-touring bike, full-fairing, 600cc preferably.

Trying to explore my options and get some prices.

Thanks,
Evan

 

With a budget of only 2-3k its gunna be realy hard to find a bike..

Might wanna save up a lil bit more. Or maybe put 3k down and finance the rest.

Any 600cc will be fine... You just need to see which is best for you.

 

Wish I could finance, but I don't have enough credit. I won't be looking for an immaculate bike, just something reliable and somewhat in good condition.

 

Sell the 240... and put 3k... Then you should be able to find sumthin

 

Try a Bandit 600, SV650, GS500, or YZF600

 

First, There's nothing wrong with the TT other than it may be too much bike for you.

Look at a mid to late 90's 600, they generally have a lower seat height.

 

I really like my 2000 zx6R and I paid 3800. I would recommend looking at a 98-99 zx6r. It would be a little cheaper and it is almost the same bike except the headlights.

 

I'll sell you my '02 Ninja 500. Less than 10k miles and it's a perfect beginner bike. PM me if your interested.