[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

Thanks for the help guys. I've sat on both an R6 and a SV and the SV, while more comfortable, I think looks terrible compared to the R6. But, I'm 6'3" so I think I may get the SV for my first bike.

I'm looking at the 650, not the 1000+ ones. The highest I'll go engine wise is 750 and I haven't even looked so far for anything over 650.

My buddy said Kawasaki's are slow as well so I am staying away from those (unless someone can tell me otherwise as there are TONS of them on Kijiji).

And I am buying the bike off Kijiji more than likely. All the motorcycle shops I have been to only have new or relatively new bikes (oldest I saw was an 06), and I ain't spending $6000+ on my first bike.

Also to note, I plan on doing a lot of highway driving so I want something that won't top out to quickly.

For the equipment I put aside about $600 for equipment so far (depending on my loan) without jacket. Unless they tell me tomorrow that the one I have now is useless, then I'll buy another. But my dad figures my leather one I have now should be fine, so we'll see tomorrow.

Leather is what you want, but not just any leather jacket will do.
If the jacket you have now is just a plain old leather jacket, chances are it's not the best thing for riding.
If the jacket you have is nice soft comfortable leather, it won't do much for you in a crash.
Most motorcyle leathers are thick, heavy #######s. On top of that, good ones will have some extra padding for the elbows, back, etc.