SV650 then then step your game up.

 

If you are looking for a light, fun good looking bike with great resale, consider the Ducati Monster S2R 800. The S2R is single sided 800CC bike that can be had for about $6500. It looks much like the more powerfull 4 valve versions costing twice as much. Maintenance is cheap and chicks dig it. When you outgrow it, you can sell it for what you bought it for.

If you need help finding a bike, shoot me a PM or email.
I distribute Ducati aftermarket parts throughout most of North America. We build trick bikes all day long and know the aftermarket very well. I know most of the dealerships in The USA. I can help you find a bike.

 

yeah, martin has some nice stuff....

 

SV650. They're great bikes - cheap to find used, reliable, and fun fun fun.

I ride a Monster 1000 and a 600RR right now, but I used to have a SV, and I think its "basically" as fun (and would be a real good time with a gixxer front end and shock).

Now, a lot of people ride bikes for the image so it's important to ride the one YOU like - but like other people have said, it's also important to know how to ride one before moving on to serious stuff. We want you on the road riding for a long time...not just another statistic.

 

i second everything everyone else is saying about starting small, learning to ride, etc etc....

however... if you just want to pose around town and you're not looking to be a track monkey, get the 749. it's not hard to ride and it's not a terribly powerful bike. just use common sense. you could kill yourself on a moped if you ride it like a retard. the only catch is you'll probably tip it over a couple times in the parking lot so maybe you should buy an extra set of plastic on ebay when you purchase the bike

looks are a big part of the motorcycle purchase. hence my 996

just get what you like and be careful out there. get a chair for the garage so you don't get tired staring at it

 

thank you to everyone for the heads up, i really appreciates all your advice.

thanks deputydog you're so positive with everything and always look on the positive side

 

this was a fluke. usually i'm a dick

 

Gross dude.

 

Hey I took the MSF class a couple of years ago, bought my BMW Rockster right away (just to cruise), and wrecked it less than 2 weeks later. Luckily I didn't get any serious injuries, but I took it as a sign and haven't ridden since.

The point is, if I were to do it all over again, I would do what everyone here is saying--start with a small, light bike that's easy to learn on.

Also, who you ride with (or don't ride with) is very important. Part of the reason I wrecked is because I was riding with an experienced rider--he made a turn look easy, so I ended up going into it faster than I was comfortable with. I would say ride alone for the first few weeks...

Either way, hope you enjoy it! I just had to jump in because your situation sounds so similar to mine.

 

thanks steve iam in process of looking for a beater right now to, i am at a point where speed on a bike or doing stun or tricks is not my stle.

 

Luis, you got that quote mixed up. The "usually I like dick" comment was from the conversation your wife had with you when she was trying to explain why she prefers sex with women over you...

 

 

Yes & No. The "right" experienced rider will lead you w/o taking you over your head, then follow you to give you pointers. It'll make the learning process much faster. Just try to find someone not on an ego trip or "the #1 stunna: (stunters).

Riding alone can be very dangerous, especially if you are out of the city (the only place to ride IMO). You could easily wreck in a ditch and not be found for hours or days. Just be smart about about who you ride with and where you ride.

Enjoy. You'll find yourself addicted quickly.