I pay around 550 a year for full coverage on my 2002 Yamaha YZF R1. This is one of the biggest cc motors made, and it's not that expensive. No accidents, tickets, or DUI's on my record though, and i'm over 26. I think that's the age when it drops a little. And i also have other vehicles insured through the same company, which takes off a little also. Also, you should be able to pick up a nice used 600 cc sport bike for around 5 grand. Any of the Japanese 600cc sport bikes are nice. Also, depending on your age, and what you want the bike for, is helpful in determining what kind you want. If you want something that will haul ass and don't mind being slouched down to reach the bars, get a 600cc Japanese sport bike. If you just want an inexpensive cruiser, get a Nighthawk, Shadow, 750 or something like that. If it's your firts bike, be sure to get a used one, because it will more than likely get dropped or wrecked. Also, insurance is not really expensive at all if you just have liablity. That's the only thing i had when i had less expensive bikes. Now that i've got a bike worth over 7 grand(actually over 10 grand new), i'd be extremely irritated if i wrecked it badly or it got stolen, and did'nt have it fully insured.

 

my 1st bike was a 2003 R6. paid $370 for insurance a year and im 27. loved it man. but be careful, u hafta slowly get use to its power. 1st gear wheelie will happen on accident. u cant go wrong with a honda cbr or suzuki gixxer. just stay with a 600cc and swap out the stock pipe for a louder one so peeps can hear u in there blind spots

 

my prayer for ur friend dude. hope he comes thru....
i sold mine to prevent that man.... i just had a feeling it would happen. i took a minor spill where my r6 slipped underneath me and i rolled like 15ft. it sucks and u really cant do much. i dont care how good ur reflexes are but when ur like "OHH SH_T!!!" ur on the floor already..
but yeah, hope ur friend is ok dude

 

Yeah right self control on a 600cc bike for a beginner lol Get a used bike though

 

Honda CBR954RR or CBR1000RR would be a nice bike to start out on

or even an RC51!!!

 

Yeah...you have fun with that.

 

You forgot to mention the Yamaha YZF R1, Kawasaki ZX10R, and the Suzuki GSXR 1000. Also, on a faster straight line note, the Suzuki Hayabusa 1300, or the Kawasaki ZX12R.

 

Bah just give him a V-max and call it good :chuckles:

 

You really are Agent Smifffff O_o What are you trying to kill the boy

 

just get a vespa....
actually there are scooters with 600cc motors