IMO bad idea for first bike. You might want to think about an early 2000's sportbike. If you do get this bike get frame, swing arm, and bar end sliders on it before you take it out of the showroom. Your first bike.... you will drop it. Good luck!

 

Good eye. I guess I've never taken that close of a look at the "S".

 

I am not for SS bikes for people who have never ridden a bike. The odds are stacked against you in you crashing or wrecking. This mainly because you are new to riding and unsure of how the bike handles, what it is capable of, the bike has too much power and limits your confidence in developing riding skills that you need.

Plus you do not know how to respect it because the new rider doesn't know what the bike is capable of and what kind of respect it needs to have. Your best bet is to start on a smaller or less powerful bike and you will be a much better rider in the end.

 

Is there any reason you are particular about the Yamaha R6? I like the bike myself, I have not ridden the SS model in the R6.

600 is a good start, do you have any experiance on motorcycles? PM if you are interested in more info on motorcycles. I might be able to help you out. Im in Richmond too BTW.

 

+1 to the man above!

 

seriously consider how pissed your gunna be if you drop it while your still making payments on it...

 

A 600 is a good displacement to start, but not necessarily in SuperSport trim. If you like the look of the yami's, look for a good used YZF-600R to learn on; they're great starter bikes, and far more forgiving. Same with Suzuki Katana 600s. I know Diaz is talking about starting off on an R1, but he's got more self control than a lot of novice riders ever will.

First thing you need to do is take the MSF course and learn how to ride, if you havent already. And yes, dirtbike knowledge is a great help, but it's no where near the same game from dirt to street.

 

I miss my 08 Raven R6S.. stolen after 2 weeks of owning her.


I love the R6S. I replaced the raven with a Team Yamaha Blue.

If your learing to ride I would HIGHLY suggest a something smaller than a 600. If your gonna get a 600 I would get an SV

 

I have a 2006 R6s and the throttle is very sensitive. The newer 600's are really not bikes that you out grow anymore like the older bikes. If you are looking for a beginner bike. I learned on a 1991 Yamaha FZR-600. It still has a decent look. It is easy to handle (bars are open and turned easy, and the bike is light overall). Don't get me wrong, the bike can still get away from you if you are not careful. The only reason I would suggest getting this bike is because if you get something like an SV or a 250 you will have a hard time getting rid of it when you are ready to step up. I know that is not the most important part but for me it made a difference. I purchased my bike for $700 fixed it up myself with the parts needed and it taught me alot about bikes inner works. I sold it a year later for $1600. Just respect whatever bike you get. Keep in mind, you make a mistake and it could be the last mistake that you ever make.

 

Do you have any dirt experience or anything else? Is the bike pretty much just for fun/around the town riding?

I sold my SV in a week and just by advertising on a single message board, so I dunno about that one. Ninja 250's sell pretty quick too.

I think an SV is a great idea, I don't think I would ever "outgrow" an SV650, it has as much power as you could use on the street, and has a huge aftermarket. A much better street bike than any supersport imo. Only downside is you can't go park your SV out in front of the local Hooters with all the other BikerBoiZ, but then I'd rather be RIDING... lol.