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Vulcan · 12-01-2006, 03:36 PM

Personally, I would start with a used 500. It's cheaper and will give you an idea what kind of bike you like. The Ninja 500 is well regarded and I don't think getting your first bike is a time to let your ego get in the way. Used bikes seem to hold their price pretty well so getting rid of a 500 or 600 for that matter shouldn't be hard if you set your sites on another bike in the future. When I started back in the neolithic age I only had an 80CC and a 350 was considered big. I now ride a Honda VFR 800 CC but it's probably not as fast as most 600s. Some think it's a good idea to start on a standard bike because you won't be damaging bodywork. Here's a site where you can get some advice and other info. Have fun and take a riding course. Sign up now for spring as they get filled and don't forget to have some money for a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots.

http://www.cmgonline.com/

Safety course at

http://www.calgarysafetycouncil.com/

Hope this helps.

12-01-2006, 03:36 PM	#3
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	Personally, I would start with a used 500. It's cheaper and will give you an idea what kind of bike you like. The Ninja 500 is well regarded and I don't think getting your first bike is a time to let your ego get in the way. Used bikes seem to hold their price pretty well so getting rid of a 500 or 600 for that matter shouldn't be hard if you set your sites on another bike in the future. When I started back in the neolithic age I only had an 80CC and a 350 was considered big. I now ride a Honda VFR 800 CC but it's probably not as fast as most 600s. Some think it's a good idea to start on a standard bike because you won't be damaging bodywork. Here's a site where you can get some advice and other info. Have fun and take a riding course. Sign up now for spring as they get filled and don't forget to have some money for a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots. http://www.cmgonline.com/ Safety course at http://www.calgarysafetycouncil.com/ Hope this helps.