I say buddy get a 500 dont be quick to die i mean 600's are cool but as i always say better safe then sorry

i saw a boss hog with NOS on the freeway i want that :D screw the little weedwhippers gimme da sow! :)

i know, i'm not limiting myself to 600s. chill out, i'm not getting a bike for at least another 6-8 months. :p plenty of time to decide. besides, i think i'll be riding the 250 for a while.

Ur a wise wise gwass hoppa

I think you hit the nail on the head..."moneys". :oh: I'm facing my own dilemma of trying to decide whether the hike in insurance and risk of theft is worth it for me to move from my "beater" ex500 to my brother's old Thundercat. Chances are I'm just going to swallow the cost and do it. Other than insurance, the other way money plays into it though is that a lot of people drop their first bikes whether it's stopping at zero mph to pushing it up the driveway to lowering it off the rearstand. You have do decide for yourself how much money you're willing to accept "losing" during the learning game.

Also, Petey brings up a good point. Modern supersport 600s have become very focused in recent years and have become less suitable for beginners. Don't neglect the well rounded sportbikes of a few years back (before the R6 changed the game) if you just HAVE to have a sportbike.

[edit] Just wanted to include that it's cool that you're starting out on the 250. Just get as much experience as you can on it during the time you're saving up. Good luck and have fun!

dun forget about me bish :squint:


thank you sir. :cheers:

Well, if you must have a newer 600 supersport, just be cautious. You get what you want, ya' know? Your life, your skin. Personally, and this is just my opinion, if you want to become a really good rider, get the 250 and show up some posers on the 600s and 1000s. :cool: After I get my little Vtwin next year, either a Ducati Monster 620 or Suzuki SV650, I might get an EX250 if I have enough money. And it will ONLY see twisties and the track.

:oh: The fate of the 500 has yet to be determined. I need to see how rates will be affected all around. If I do sell, you're first on the list! That is....if you still want it after I show you pictures. :happysad:
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sounds good.

try not to die