Kawasaki ZX6R for beginner (female)...?

If you've ridden a 250 for a while with no problems, you are probably ready to step up.

Although im NOT going to sit here and lecture you, because I would be making MYSELF look like a complete hypocrite. Since I am starting out on a 650cc. lol

I can tell you, the 600's weight can vary, depending on the year.

My Suzuki 1982 650cc weighs over 500lbs!

A comparable newer 600 typically only weighs around 300lbs!

Bikes today are VERY LIGHTWEIGHT.

So weight probably won't be a problem, if you're buying a newer bike.

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But power COULD......throttle response is VERY touchy on these bikes.

Don't get me wrong, they don't exactly make them heavy these days, but they ain't no daddys go-carts either!

Either way, im sure you'll get used to it.

What makes the bike move is BALANCE.....NOT pure muscle.

So you don't exactly have to be hulk hogan to move one of these bikes, haha.

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I will tell you what, you might lose a tiny bit of agility moving up to a bigger bike, but you'll have A LOT more power....

Power is important, it get's you the hell out of the way when seconds count!

As long as you can respect it, and realize that the power can turn on you if you do something stupid, you'll be fine.

If you've ridden enough times to be able to ride, then you are not a newbie, you're a rider. If you've ridden a ZX6 then you know what it is, what it's like. If that's what you want, then it's your choice, more power to you. (literally!)

The ZX6 is more of a recreational device than a transportation device. Yes, it would be nicer to have more power than a 250, but there's a lot of territory between a Ninja 250 and a ZX6R. You might want to go on a long day ride somewhere, or camping or something, and it might be nice to have something a little more comfortable, a little less competitive. But as I say, if you've ridden one before, at least you know what you want.

Have you considered the idea of waiting until you get there to buy a bike, rather than hassle with transportation and re-licensing?

i'd say it quite is while you're quite cautious and secure quite the 1st 3 or 4 months of using. there's a phenomenon the place human beings get on a bike and the sensation of the g forces pushing you lower back on an identical time as accelerating is intoxicating and properly....spectacular! So individuals won't be able to stand as much as the twist of the wrist and that's whilst some get into difficulty. Having a zx6r under a sparkling rider is like putting cheese in front of a ravenous mouse and telling the mouse do no longer consume THE CHEESE. ahahahhahaah despite the fact that in case you are able to look after your psychological colleges and particularly else, take the MSF using direction, after which carry out your appropriate hand and swear on the bible and all you carry sacred and costly on your heart which you will no longer consume the cheese a minimum of for the 1st 3 months...then my pal...you have got the skill to stay to experience and experience to stay.

Why not just buy the bike in europe?? Then you would have no shipping issues. Also, you may want to consider a bike that gets better mileage, gas is not exactly cheap over the pond. My zx6 got a measley 33mpg with easy riding most of the time. Just something to think about...

There are options besides supersports and ninja 250s.

You would probably be more satisfied with a street oriented bike. Like an Interceptor. Or ZZR600, or CBR600F4i, Yamaha YZF600R or Bandit etc.