Is A 1991 Suzuki GSXR 1100 a good first bike?

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.

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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.

If you have no experience riding street bikes, then I would say that no, it's not a good first bike. My first recommendation to you would be to take the MSF Basic Riders course. They will teach you the basics of riding street motorcycles. In your saying that "i am not a pussy" also tells me that you may choose to be reckless on any bike you may choose. A GSXR, especially an 1100cc bike, will most certainly punish ANY beginner mistake much more harshly than a slightly slower bike. I have a friend who owns a Kawasaki 250 Ninja. They make great starter bikes and are relatively cheap (3,499 NEW, and can usually be found cheaper). They may not do 100 as fast as a GSXR will, but they will get there, and they can still get you going fast enough to get you killed. If you should choose a sportsbike, I would be forced to recommend a GSXR 600, or possibly an 01 Kawasaki ZX6R. Whatever you should do, please be careful and use good judgement in your riding. It could cost you your life.

For the price at which you are being offered, it is an excellent choice. However having said that, you would need to drive it in a very gentle manner.

Most 1000cc are gentle giants in their own right. They can display a dual personality. Very calm and trackable in the city and extremely powerful when the situation demands.

The latest Hayabusa even has different modes which deliver power in a soft, medium or ferocious manner depending upon the weather and road surface.

Your intended bike would not have this feature but you would have to claim full responsibility for your throttle hand.

On a personal level, how would you evaluate your relationship with your boss? If it has not been too good lately, this bike could be a smart way to get rid of you on a temporary or even on a permanent basis; if you get your equations wrong with the bike. I hope you get my serious hint.

Generally I would says start out with nothing over a 600. but only 1000 bucks, thats a damn good deal. The thing is that that's gonna be a really heavy and really fast bike. I'm 18 6'2'' 180lbs and I'm starting on a 1992 yamaha fzr, which is really fast for me, and I'm no pussy either. seriously that thing will so flocking fast it'll be ridiculous.

I would say take the motorcycle safety course, then test ride that bike, see if you think it's too ridiculous, if you think you can handle it then maybe consider bying the bike.

But the obvious safe answer would be to say: no you're fuuuucking crazy to think of getting a bike that huge with so little experience.

a used 600cc will be a good starter bike....

not a carb. 1991 1100cc almost 20 yr old bike...

if I were you I'd just save up more money to get a much newer used 600cc bike....

Um.... no! you wouldn't be tyler got beefstick anymore, how about tyler got road rash? If it's that good a deal buy it and sell it, and use the profit for something that you won't hurt yourself on. Does your boss not like you? cos I wouldn't offer a learner an 1100, fricken crazy!