Originally Posted by octane
Man, this is one of those questions that if you ask 15 different people you're going to get at least that many answers. You need to determine what type of riding you want to do and what your budget is before you do anything. Some guys have a need for the latest, greatest, fastest, lightest, most powerful new bike out. The reality is that 99.9% of those guys will NEVER ride that bike to it's limit. There are so many good, cheap, used sportbike deals out there it's ridiculous. The average rider's ability - especially a new rider's - will reach it's limits long before any fairly modern sportbike does. I'm sure someone on here will want to argue that point, but it's a FACT. As Skr00zloose said, don't knock the Katanas, Bandits, etc. They're great, cheap, and most importantly for a noob - bulletproof - bikes that are all damn fast with a decent rider. IMO, in the long term you learn more and ultimately become a better rider starting on a machine that doesn't allow you to mistake power for talent.
really, i'm just looking for a bike i like, as in, what i think looks good. i don't know anything about bikes, or which ones are better for whatever, so i'm jsut looking for a bike i think looks great, and going from there (which is why i like the R6, jsut think they are gorgeous). But with all of ya'lls talk about CBR's, I've started looking for those as well, and they are definatley frowing on me.
Originally Posted by octane
Just like in a car, a fuel injected bike will generally start right up every time without drama, have a smoother power curve, and be very efficient. But a well sorted set of carbs on a bike is fine. If you can afford something newer with fuel injection, great. But I wouldn't be put off by a bike with carbs.
ok sounds good. thanks for the input
and thanks to you other fellas addin your .02 worth. It all helps, keep it coming