I'm grabbing my first bike soon it'll be a new Yamaha
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I'm grabbing my first bike soon it'll be a new Yamaha 2016 YZF R125 ABS. Any of you guys ride? If so why? and what do you ride.
>>685129709
Shouldn't you start with a cbr for experience? That is what I heard.
>>685129709
I ride your mom's pussy.
I ride a Kawasaki er500a and I love it
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>>685129709
Not too wild about the racer type bikes but the 125 is a great starter size bike. Hard to find anything under 500cc in the US.
2008 Suzuki gsx650f. my first bike. Love it. A 125 is good to learn on but you're going to outgrow it fast. I'd pick something bigger, a 500cc or so. It's alot of money to buy a new bike then get tired of it after a year.
>>685129790
its a 125 with about 15hp, its a fine bike to gain experience on.
I ride an old man bike BMW 1150rt
>>685129709
ABS isn't good when starting to drive
Since your first bike doesn't have too much power, grab one without ABS or disable it
Best to improve without it and get a feeling for it, gives you better control over bikes and you learn more
>>685129709
First bike was a Suzuki GS500, good first bike. More recently had a 2008 YZF-R6, sold it when I moved. Shit was fast.
Honda VTX 1800. Literally the most powerful, comfortsble cruiser you can buy. I've taken this thing all over the south. She's been a wonderful memory maker.
Sure you can get "cooler" stuff from Harley or Yamaha these days, but my vtx is a minimalist experience. It's just you and the road.
>>685130191
I understand what you mean. But the thing is I need to rack up experience on the road and you have to be 19 possibly 24 in the UK to ride bikes that fast.
Moooootorcyyyycle
>>685129709
Also wtf do you mean "why?" Because motorcycle.
>>685130306
It was, until yamaha came out with the raider. 1900cc and just as comfy.
>>685130191
I can confirm that just feels to powerless. I think I'll get a Honda hornet pc41 after my probation time is over(2 years of driving with 48 HP)
>>685129709
I ride a hog, becuase I'm not a pathetic manlet riding a toy bike designed for 5ft nips.
>>685130250
Thanks for the advice man.
>>685130402
True, UK has different restrictions. In that case the 125 should serve you well until they let you ride something bigger.
>>685130250
Second this riding in the rain and relying strictly on abs then get on another bike without it you're eating pavement
>>685129709
Watch out for blonde women, my bike is a crumpled pile of metal at the moment because a bimbo crashed into me
>>685130470
You got me mate. I can never recover from this insult.
>>685130407
New sticker
>>685129709
I wouldnt start on a 125, its almost more dangerous because it has ZERO power. Hardly can get out of its own way. Id say a ninja 250 or 500 would be the best starter bike.
My R1 for show (first bike)
>>685130688
Just wait for dat $$$
>>685130222
My lawnmower might be more powerful
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>>685130725
Great bike man, looks like it'd be great fun to ride.
>>685129709
bought an old Honda vtr 250cc.
currently restoring it after being in a garage for 5 years.
Go for a 2 stroke if 125cc or lower. A socalled moped is great place to start.
>>685130734
As I said, the UK laws are cucking me hard. >>685130402
>>685130688
You mean all women, and all men.
I ride a Hayabusa, and it's fun and all but commuting is a hazard.
People just flat out come into your lane, they do not see you because they just check their mirrors at best.
Op, if you plan to do highway time, a 125 is not adequate, like someone else said get at least a 250. Get it used, you will drop it. Plus in a year or so you can sell it for about what you paid and move up to something bigger.
>>685131065
ohh didnt realize UK.
yeah that sucks man, Bore it out , throw some new cams and pistons in it.
I started on an 06 R6S, never ridden a bike before, but I knew how to hand clutch and shift from a blaster I had as a kid. I think it was perfect man. Enough power when you need to accel quickly, but not too much that will throw you off of it. Fuck I miss that thing. Best years of my life
>>685131243
They make you start with a 125? Geez.
>>685131172
As soon as I can I will get a faster bike, if I could I'd get a 250cc or 660cc :/
>>685131308
Yeah it's more dangerous to be honest. Very frustrating to be restricted to such a slow machine.
My bike niggas. '94 HD Sportster body with a 1200 Buell and drag bars. Shits tight yo
I'm more of a cruiser guy myself.
First bike was a 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
some bitch hit me on that, totalled it.
Then I got a 2007 Harley Davidson Road King
traded that in then I got a 2013 Road Glide Ultra
Some riders have this whole cruiser vs. sport bike thing; not me. Fuck it man, if you ride, you ride. Scooter, sportbike, cruiser, touring, cafe racer - it's all good man.
>>685131669
This is my second bike though. Started on a street legal KTM. I'll always recommend dirt bikes as a first bike because you WILL drop it.
good times
>>685131681
my road glide ultra
>>685131681
Agreed. I'm in Indiana, harley people don't wave to sport bike guys. Good, cause the whole waving to someone else just because they are on a bike is annoying to me.
Oh, you also went and bought a vehicle that has two wheels, awesome, we are now brothers and must wave to each other.
>>685131824
Do you park your bike in a dealers showroom every night?
>>685131859
As a Harley guy I'll always wave. I find it's usually the older guys that don't. Hell, I'm the only non-rice rocket in my group and there's 12 of us. Generational shit imo
my 08 cb1000r
Currently rebuilding my Hayabusa with a stage 2 turbo. Newly licensed asshat cut me off doing 70 on I-10 near downtown Los Angeles.
In the meantime I've got a 2003 KTM 450EXC to hold me over. Pig slow, loud as fuck, and trashy white girls love it. Whatever.
>>685132585
Don't bash the 450 those things are super fun.
>>685131960
LOL that was the day I bought it
>>685132680
Def wasn't a bash. Leaks everywhere, fucking dies at red lights for no reason, and in general I'm never 100% sure I'm going to make it to my destination. But fuck, that bike has character.
my cbr1000rr
Flashed ecu, full exhaust, airbox mod, and geared.
put down 168 hp on the dyno
>>685132961
forgot pic
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>>685132933
Yeah... Mine did all those things. And it ran hotter than any bike I've seen. Melted my mx pants once.
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>>685133107
Nice paint m8 pretty badass
one could say im about the bike life
>>685130725
What's the difference in between a zx-6r and a ninja 650?
>>685133234
zx6r has an inline 4 engine, which makes way more power.
650r is a twin
>>685129709
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it but it might be better to buy a used one that you can tear up by dropping, skidding, etc
1st bike was a 99 CBR 600 fun as shit
>>685133234
Years in production. Roughly the same bike I believe. The zx 6r is the 600 ninja now.
>>685130279
Same as you basically
Started on a Gs500f '09
Then moved on to an '05 Zx6r 636
Shit is crazy quick and loves a wheelie
>>685133222
nice trips, also thanks.
I bought Honda CB500F for this season. It's a fucking beast. I love how wild this baby is. I'm so glad I didn't buy CBR.
>>685133372
not even close to the same bike. totally different engine, suspension and riding position.
might looks similar but not even close
Just bought pic related. First bike, any advice?
>>685133016
Only loosers put skulls on bike or buy clothes/helmets with skulls. You are calling a death. Only noob bikers wear skulls.
>>685133755
Should do ya well. Nice around town bike wouldnt go on any long road trips with it
>>685133328
Ahh okay thanks just thought I'd ask from a far view it looks alike but obviously internals are different.
Yahama SZR 660 4SU. No ABS, no pussy support, if you fuck it up your ass is dead.
>>685133386
Have a photo bros
That was my mates cbr1000
>>685134021
Currently riding a scooter that I bought for simplicity going to work.
Now i'm set up I might either go to bigger geared bikes and do my test. People have been saying to just jump up to 600's.
Then again I could just go to gears, stick to 125's and get a car license.
FZ8N here, fucking love riding but was recenty in an a collision, people just don't fucking look out for you. Can't wait to heal up so I can ride again
07 suzuki hayabusa with custom exhaust. Neighbors hate me.
>>685134573
Sad but true
>>685131789
more
>>685129709
Hi Op
I wouldn't go for this bike.
Driving position on a race bike is a pain in the ass (literally) specially in city environment.
A roadster is more comfortable,also you can adjust your trajectories which can be pretty useful.
Finally if you're not a speed demon, go for a 600cc, as you will get better brakes and also more horsepower to avoid dangers.
Good ride
>>685129709
tfw i was supposed to take my bike license two years ago and even paid 1,3k$ for it and still haven't gotten it because im a lazy fuck
>>685129709
bought a gs550 about a year ago, have been making it look better since. painted the engine, exhaustwrap,painted exhaust,polished the bike. still unsure wether its a good starting bike tho since its got 550cc and im getting my license in a few weeks
>>685130725
Why the Custom Ink sticker?
Currently have 3 motorcycles for all purposes, 2015 Ducati Scrambler full throttle, 2016 Husqvarna te300, and a 2012 Klr650. The Korea would be a great starter bike for anyone looking into commuting and long distance travel. The 2 stroke 300 is by far the scariest bike I have ever ridden, throttle wheelies through 4th gear lol. Pic of my Duc.
>>685130734
I started out on a ninja 250rr. I can honestly say it was an amazing bike to learn with and I sold it a 11 months later and only lost $300.
>>685137088
Me on my Husq next to my buddies '16 Beta 300
.ioj
>>685137332
>32
>>685137425
>25
>>685137505
>05
>>685137565
>65
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>>685129709
>new
>125cc
What the fuck are you doing nigger
The "don't start on anything above 200cc" is a meme to make you make a dumb purchase.
of course you're not supposed to go ham on the thing when you first buy it, but you're going to start hating it when you get passed by minivans.
They're so slow that they're dangerous.
>>685137660
>60
>>685136816
this is the engine right now, took me quite some work but it was worth it
Mine, suz bandit 600s
>>685137004
It adds like 8 horsepower.
I have a big scooter for the storage b/c I'll be using it to commute daily. SYM RV250
You guys have nice sportbikes!
But I wanted something super useful for carrying a passenger and my groceries, etc.
>>685137004
The octopus? Cause it was free, and fits in that spot
>>685129709
you will probably get bored of 125cc after a week, i also find it bad if you can't accelerate away from harms way. you can also look in to a vtwin, great forgivable bike, i started on a er6n 650cc vtwin if you aren't a edgy teen and respect it it works fine. don't know about the abs or no abs part
I ride an 06 Gixxer 600, I ride because it's so freeing and extremely fun
I ride a 2005 kawasaki z750s
love it
>>685136816
nice
>>685130470
i ride a ybr 125 2006 with ethanol fuel, economic
Glad to see everyone isn't riding a plastic and aluminum douche-mobile. racing bikes are played out.the only people that ride them down here are rednecks and niggers. true story
Fz 07 prefect starter bike. No one taught me to ride and I now happily haul ass on the road and off road , light terrain. Not climbing rocks and shit
>>685130470
>>685139757
I ride a s1000rr. Questions about the greatest litre bike out???
Once did 180 km/h at the back of a yamaha r5, i would buy that one.
>>685140951
*r6
>>685140951
So, like, 90mph?
>>685129709
99 kawasaki ninja zx6r, if i were you id learn to ride without the abs but its very effective. have fun mate
>>685129709
I ride, BMW r65
Pic related but isn't mine. Mine is getting repainted
>>685137735
In some countries the kind of bikes that you can ride depends of your age. I'm from spain, and my license only allows me to ride 125cc 15hp bikes. I think i'll get the next license this year, but for now i'm doing fine with my 125 duke.
I ride a Yamaha Nmax 125.
Fucking amazing for the price I paid. I spend almost nothing on gas with this scooter.
>>685140787
no fun? It's an 1100. Plenty fast and torquey. Plus, let's be honest. Half the guys with the sport bikes don't even come close to riding them at the level they should be ridden to justify purchasing them. I've seen way to many sport bikes with rear tire tread wear, right in the middle. Chicken strip is what it's called.
>>685129709
Also getting my first bike this weekend. 04 harley sportster 1200 custom. Anyone got any input on it? Did I make a good choice?
>>685137735
What the fuck are you talking about?
My scooter is a 125 and for an urban setting its perfect since you can even reach speeds of 110 kmh.
>>685141756
It'd funny. Because when I was doing my research for my r65 I was told time and time again how wimpy a 650cc 50 hp engine was and I just couldn't understand that shit since I had ridden a lot of 300cc bikes and sure they are not rockets but they move and are fun
>>685141869
Bmw r65 guy here. I love sportsters. Great bikes. Dependable and very sporty/quick. But your going to want to find something to make the vibrations go away on the highway
>>685141771
How does the "engine brake" (I don't know the name in english) work in a scooter if the speeds are automatic? If you brake, wouldn't the bike change to a lower speed?
>>685142280
I think I'm gonna upgrade to a Fatboy after a couple years once I have more experience. My current concern is dumping the thing seeing as I have zero riding experience besides a handful of times on a dirtbike and in the US they give you an 8 hr course and send you on your way
>>685142307
These scooters have a continuously variable transmission. Which means that there's no gears, it just keeps going faster and faster.
When you brake it just goes down, but you can feel the engine breaking when you stop speeding up.
>>685141828
I saying no fun about the bike, just your opinion on sport bike riders. Like, why do you care? They're often cheap, look cool, and are powerful. I've got a supersport and commute with it on the highway which means I don't lean much. Know what I'm saying?
>>685130402
there are limited 500cc or 700cc bikes out there which can be limited so you can drive them with an A2 license. After you reach the requirements for a full A license, you can lift the restrictions
>>685142003
Yeah, small bikes like mine aren't good in highways, but their low weigh makes them very fun in cities and mountain roads.
The GSX-R 1000 L5, what else?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sahnqKv5wUA
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>>685141756
>>685141932
My bad. I'm from the Central Plains in the US.
Take a look at our highways and keep in mind that everyone hauls tons of ass on them, and you have to use the highway to get anywhere because everything is so spread out.
All the fucking roads are all fucking straight lines. 125cc is no fun.
Fatboy
>>685140404
Great bike. I had this one in driving school. Small, light, maneuverable, and still packs some power
Kawasaki ER6N
>>685142705
so if it's a commuter bike, and you don't lean much, isn't it annoying to be all hunched over? I don't care. it was an observation. ALso, a lot of sport bike riders tend to be douchey nigs. Maybe you're an acception to the rule. If so, that's super
