i am not a pussy but do not have riding experience exept with a scooter and a crappy dirtbike. i am going to get a bike soon and dont want no ***** bike but dont want nothing too expensive because i may mess it up. also my boss has a good condition one and wants 1000 bucks for it so that right there is the main reason i would consider this bike. so my main question i guess is.... Is it a good first motorcycle?
2008-09-04T20:39:42Z
nothing wrong with it and i know that just want to know if it is a good first bike? it is pretty much my only option right now.
The Freak Show2008-09-04T20:58:23Z
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It's a lot of bike for a new rider, but that is a GREAT price. I don't know what to tell you. If it is a good running bike, I wouldn't pass it up. Even if all you do is garage the thing for a year and ride a 250 for the next 12 months, I would buy it.
I am of the opinion that any bike can be a decent starter bike for the right rider. The problem is that you dont' know who that rider is until it's too late for the wrong rider.
This is a tough situation because I think you are being offered a KILLER deal, but it's also a deal that could KILL you!
If you do take the leap, try to get some time on a buddies smaller bike before you head on out on the old GSXR.
RE: Is A 1991 Suzuki GSXR 1100 a good first bike? i am not a pussy but do not have riding experience exept with a scooter and a crappy dirtbike. i am going to get a bike soon and dont want no ***** bike but dont want nothing too expensive because i may mess it up. also my boss has a good condition one and wants 1000 bucks for it so that right...
It's not a small bike, has a lot of power. If you have never ridden before, I would say get something smaller like a CBR 600 or YZF 600. This bike is a strict street racer and if you don't know how to handle it, you will get hurt. I would also HIGHLY recommend a motorcycle safety course. I took one at a local community college (and I rode before) and it was a big help. This bike is definitely for someone with experience riding this type of bike. I had a CBR 600 and the YZF 600, plenty of power but much easier to handle for the novice rider. Even a 750 Ninja would be a beter bike for you.