first motorcycle, help me pick one Options

[Hanyo]

I know, i know; the very commonly asked "first bike question" but i need help finding a first bike.

I know about the 250/500 ninjas and the gs500f from Suzuki are all great beginners bikes. I'm really leaning towards a 2008+ 250 ninja because I like how short and light they feel.

But I have a few opinons from my other friends what to get. My friend tells me to get a older 600cc bike such as a 98 katana; My other friend is teling me to get a gs500f to start off with because i will get tired of the 250 real quickly.

My main use of this bike is to commute and I would eventually want to go on the highway with it.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a bike that is less then $3000 and is a good beginner bike (600cc)?

[razor7]

You want to buy a really modded GSXR 750? Should be close to 140hp to the rear (up from 128).

Hahaha, nah, for your first bike go for a detuned 500 or 600, like the katana, F4i (banana seat), GS500, etc. They would be great for freeway riding, but still have a little kick.

-TC

This post has been edited by razor7: Oct 19, 2009 - 3:44 AM