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)?

[bccentaur3]

nice find. 636 is BOSS. I have the zx6rr, so the 599cc bike. I just spent a **** load on track gear this winter. 1100 on a teknic suit 200 on alpinestar boots. Another helmet to add to the collection and All thats left are some gauntlets for the track.

[Hanyo]

nice find. 636 is BOSS. I have the zx6rr, so the 599cc bike. I just spent a **** load on track gear this winter. 1100 on a teknic suit 200 on alpinestar boots. Another helmet to add to the collection and All thats left are some gauntlets for the track.

You got any suggestions for what are good track boots? I want the most amount of protections (Anti-torsion, anti-crush) for the lowest price. Thinking along the lines of something between $100 to $180 and are strictly motorcycle boots, wont be wearing them to walk around in.

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