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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3
If all goes to plan, I'll have my license by May 15th, and then the next week I'll check out bikes on Kijiji and hopefully pick one up by Friday in time for my 21st birthday. Now thats my present for myself. 
Right now I am looking to get either a SV650, R6 (if I feel like spending the extra $1000), or a Bandit. |
Do you have absolutely zero experience with motorcycles?
I ask because having ridden a Suzuzki SV650, I found it (v-twin engine)didn't have a whole lot of power. I think it would be adequate in the city, but out on the highway I like it to have more jam...
Riders can quickly outgrow the small displacement sport bikes, especially if you are a bigger rider.
Another thing is, the riding position on a Yamaha R6 will be quite a bit different from the Bandit/SV650, as they have a more aggressive riding position with your upper body leaning forward to the low handle bars and your legs tucked up behind you.
I owned a Yamaha FZ1 about 5 years ago, and it had a standard, more upright riding position with plenty of power to boot (1000cc, torque tuned R1 engine).
Also, you mentioned buying a helmet and boots, but did not mention a jacket! Having slammed into a deer on a motorcycle, trust me.....get a quality jacket.