If so, where should I look? And what should I look for? I'm hoping for something not too dated, as long as it runs well, I can maybe replace the fairings if I wanted a newer look. I've always wanted one, but I was always into the newer gixxers and R1's, obviously too expensive for me. What do you think I could get if anything? Thanks.

 

probably going to be hard since this is the prime bike season now, prices are more expensive. YOu could probably have gotten a older CBR f2 for that price during the winter. Fairings are EXPENSIVE. If you get a naked bike without fairings, or even 1/4 or 1/2 fairing, they are usually cheaper.

 

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...314577272.html
That's a little something I wanted to keep secret cuz I was trying to talk my wife into learning to ride, and this woulda been perfect...but she'd rather sit behind me than ride alongside me.
Btw, you sound like a new rider...EX500s/Ninja500s are great starter bikes, and this one looks great too. I don't know if I'd keep it lowered, but this is a decent deal.

 

Damn i like that bike. Too bad it doesnt have the 2nd seat.

 

ahahaha, i saw that on clist but i didnt even bother clicking on it cuz i thought it would be a fucked up 500, but dam, not bad, not bad at all. But ya, for $2000 and less you can usually get a bike that is pretty banged up. But for $2700-3500 you can find something thats actually pretty good especially if you get a good deal. Well this is the general feel I've found from checkin on clist like everyday for the last 2 years, lol

 

Actually, for $2000 you could get yourself a newer EX500 or GS500. Last year, I picked up my '99 EX500 for $1800 which was in decent shape and ran nicely. If you think you can handle a 600, you should look into the older F2's or early F3's. Katana 600's are ok, but a bit on the heavy side.

There are deals to be had, you just may have to travel to get them. Figure out the maximum distance you will travel for a bike, and start checking craigslist, this site(most bikes are a bit overpriced), cycleforums.com, and platform specific sites such as cbrworld.net.

Make sure you don't blow your entire budget on the bike alone. You'll probably want to save up 500-750 for some good gear. Also, make sure you check out skr00z's sticky on buying a used bike.

 

dam! That must be sold already!! Thats the sweetest looking bike I have seen for under $2k.

 

Here is a fella on here selling a '95 ZX6R right now with 8,XXX miles for $2700. Looks like a real nice bike for the price. Probably wouldn't be a bad bike and doesn't look dated like most of the early to mid '90s bikes.
https://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183830

 

ninja 250

 

You can def. get one, I'm trying to get one for 800, I've seen some go for 600 but they need work and they go FAST.