Thoughts on a bike for a first time rider? - Page 3

2up · 10-11-2009, 10:53 PM

2003 KAWASAKI NINJA EX500 - $2995

Brand new tires, brand new brakes, fender eliminator, fresh oil, and complete inspection. All work completed at the local certified Kawasaki dealer. You can buy this bike with confidence. VIN: JKAEXVD183A080593 ,Stock #: 9898-1 .
We just took in this Blue Ninja with 15,101 Miles and it's clean,

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racedoll · 10-11-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2up

Does this sound like too little for too new a bike? I know he said it was laid down but, I'll post another ad for an older bike with less miles, that is a lot more... (I really have no clue about this stuff, can you tell? lol)

2006 Ninja 500R/EX500 $1500

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Per KBB, retail - $3080

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Originally Posted by 2up

2003 KAWASAKI NINJA EX500 - $2995

Brand new tires, brand new brakes, fender eliminator, fresh oil, and complete inspection. All work completed at the local certified Kawasaki dealer. You can buy this bike with confidence. VIN: JKAEXVD183A080593 ,Stock #: 9898-1 .
We just took in this Blue Ninja with 15,101 Miles and it's clean,

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Per KBB, retail - $2540

the chi · 10-11-2009, 11:14 PM

Havent researched the power level of it, but the Versys is a dead sexy naked option good for tall guys. Its one of the options my 6'4" hubby is looking at.

Dave · 10-12-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Havent researched the power level of it, but the Versys is a dead sexy naked option good for tall guys. Its one of the options my 6'4" hubby is looking at.

too bad you're married. If you think the versys is sexy i mighta had a chance

:P

derf · 10-12-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Havent researched the power level of it, but the Versys is a dead sexy naked option good for tall guys. Its one of the options my 6'4" hubby is looking at.

its the same as the 650r

wildchild · 10-12-2009, 10:40 AM

does it have to be a sportbike variant? If not I usually aim people towards olsder standard bikes. Nighthawk 650 or 750 are great. Yeah a bit heavy but very forgiving in the control area.
especially someone taller may find it more comfortable to learn while not "crowded" on a bike.

Homeslice · 10-12-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

Havent researched the power level of it, but the Versys is a dead sexy naked option good for tall guys. Its one of the options my 6'4" hubby is looking at.

jigga pleaz.......You want sexxy, get an Aprilia Shiver

the chi · 10-12-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

jigga pleaz.......You want sexxy, get an Aprilia Shiver

Not for a newb goob!

However I agree, that ones so hawt it gives me the well, shivers!

azoomm · 10-12-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

jigga pleaz.......You want sexxy, get an Aprilia Shiver

Too bad you'll never want to buy one new - the Aprilia will drop into more than half it's showroom price by rolling it out the door.

Michelle, the 2-valve Ducatis [monster] are NOT more expensive to maintain than the japanese counterparts. And, if you get a legacy model there are TONS of things you can do to them...

Antwanny · 10-12-2009, 05:56 PM

http://monterey.craigslist.org/mcy/1409368327.html

Would be a decent first bike assuming there is nothing majorly wrong with it.

10-11-2009, 10:53 PM	#21
2up Waiting for Hello Kitty! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Moto: Nothing ATM, which makes me want to cry. Posts: 810	2003 KAWASAKI NINJA EX500 - $2995 Brand new tires, brand new brakes, fender eliminator, fresh oil, and complete inspection. All work completed at the local certified Kawasaki dealer. You can buy this bike with confidence. VIN: JKAEXVD183A080593 ,Stock #: 9898-1 . We just took in this Blue Ninja with 15,101 Miles and it's clean, Ad

10-12-2009, 10:40 AM	#26
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	does it have to be a sportbike variant? If not I usually aim people towards olsder standard bikes. Nighthawk 650 or 750 are great. Yeah a bit heavy but very forgiving in the control area. especially someone taller may find it more comfortable to learn while not "crowded" on a bike.

10-12-2009, 05:56 PM	#30
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	http://monterey.craigslist.org/mcy/1409368327.html Would be a decent first bike assuming there is nothing majorly wrong with it.