Looking for Beginner bike preferably Ninja or similar

K.attack · 06-20-2023, 12:38 PM

Looking to buy a starter bike. Preferably a Ninja, Gixxer or other sport bike.

Kenneth · 07-07-2023, 07:00 AM

I dislike the idea of a "starter bike." Often "starter bikes" are just slow with incompetent handling. They are easy to outgrow and can leave you unsatisfied and have less safety features. I would go with a 600+ with ABS and traction control as they will not usually be on "starter bikes," and are great safety features. get something that inspires confidence, I loved my Street Triple because all the torque made it easy to ride, but the handling was world class, took me years to start to appreciate it but that meant I didn't out grow it to fast. just my thoughts anyways.

Japawhat02 · 07-10-2023, 10:51 AM

Unless hes buying a bike from the 80s "slow with incompetent handling" is a matter of opinion. All the small displacement bikes handle well and have good enough power to be freeway worthy.

What you need to look at when starting riding is something thats going to be reliable easy to work on and wont matter if it gets dropped a few times. I alway recommend the SV650. Plenty of power, good handling, cheap, reliable, easy to work on, parts are plentiful. You dont need traction control or ABS. Just other things to break and not to mention to get those options your going to be spending alot more money. Spend 2 or 3k on a used bike and make sure you have a few hundred for some good gear. Then start putting the miles on.

less_than_coop · 07-10-2023, 12:41 PM

I agree with Japawhat. Plus, when you’re ready to upgrade to something else, you’ll be surprised at the resale value on something like a SV650, or a CBR 650F.

Tojo92 · 10:39 AM

Good advice on the SV650 or similiar. I always liked EX (or Ninja) 500's as a great starter bike (yes, I am old). Cheap, light, and more capable than most people think. Only negative is carburated versus FI.

I'd suggest something without a lot of bodywork, and right around $2000-$3000 because you are likely going to drop it. We all did when we started.

flipstyledsm22 · 09-05-2023, 08:06 PM

Buy what your heart desires, but take it easy. Don't fall into temptation on the streets. Buy GREAT gear and sign up for track days. You will learn quick where you're skill level is on the track... much safer in a structured controlled environment with all the personnel to assist if you lay it down. More seat time, equals a better and more competent rider. I can confidently tell you that you will get faster at a track, than anywhere else.

06-20-2023, 12:38 PM	#1
K.attack Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1	Looking for Beginner bike preferably Ninja or similar Looking to buy a starter bike. Preferably a Ninja, Gixxer or other sport bike.

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07-07-2023, 07:00 AM	#2
Kenneth Elizabeth Rocks! Join Date: May 2016 Location: SW Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 365 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 2 Bike(s): '19 Tuono Factory '18 Tuono RR (sold) '15 Street Triple R (sold) '15 FZ6R (terrible bike) (sold) '90 Katana 750 (sold)	I dislike the idea of a "starter bike." Often "starter bikes" are just slow with incompetent handling. They are easy to outgrow and can leave you unsatisfied and have less safety features. I would go with a 600+ with ABS and traction control as they will not usually be on "starter bikes," and are great safety features. get something that inspires confidence, I loved my Street Triple because all the torque made it easy to ride, but the handling was world class, took me years to start to appreciate it but that meant I didn't out grow it to fast. just my thoughts anyways.
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07-10-2023, 10:51 AM	#3
Japawhat02 02 Tona Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: P-land Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 7,459 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2008 Speed Triple	Unless hes buying a bike from the 80s "slow with incompetent handling" is a matter of opinion. All the small displacement bikes handle well and have good enough power to be freeway worthy. What you need to look at when starting riding is something thats going to be reliable easy to work on and wont matter if it gets dropped a few times. I alway recommend the SV650. Plenty of power, good handling, cheap, reliable, easy to work on, parts are plentiful. You dont need traction control or ABS. Just other things to break and not to mention to get those options your going to be spending alot more money. Spend 2 or 3k on a used bike and make sure you have a few hundred for some good gear. Then start putting the miles on.
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07-31-2023, 10:34 AM	#5
Tojo92 AKA Mongo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plano, TX Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 5,706 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 1994 Ducati 900 SS/SP DS FI Restomod 1993 Ducati 888 SPO 2015 Husqvarna FE 501 1988 Honda Hawk GT NT650 RC31 CRF150F/TTR125L	Good advice on the SV650 or similiar. I always liked EX (or Ninja) 500's as a great starter bike (yes, I am old). Cheap, light, and more capable than most people think. Only negative is carburated versus FI. I'd suggest something without a lot of bodywork, and right around $2000-$3000 because you are likely going to drop it. We all did when we started.
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07-10-2023, 12:41 PM	#4
less_than_coop SBN BMF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kerr County Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 6,895 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 2 Bike(s): 06' GSXR1000	I agree with Japawhat. Plus, when you’re ready to upgrade to something else, you’ll be surprised at the resale value on something like a SV650, or a CBR 650F.