My First Ride (Motorcycle)

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Hey guys! I wanted to post this since I am so happy right now.
My parents just promised to buy this for me when I turn 16 :D. I have to pay off half of it, but it isn't too much money, so I will be fine :).

Here it is - (Used the green one because its the largest pic I could find)
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3,499$ Price Tag
Specs -

Engine Type: 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4 Valve Cylinder Head, Parallel Twin
Displacement: 248 cc
Bore & Stroke: 62.0 x 41.2 mm
Maximum Torque: 18.1 lb-ft @ 10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 12.4:1

Carburetor: Keihin CVK30 x 2
Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission: 6-Speed
Final Drive: O-Ring Chain

Rake/Trail: 27?/3.3 in.
Front Wheel Travel: 5.5 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 5.1 in.
Front Tire Size: 100/80-16
Rear Tire Size: 130/80-16
Wheelbase: 55.1 in.
Front Suspension: 36mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak with Aluminum Linkage
Front Brake Type: Single 260mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper

Rear Brake Type: Single 230mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.8 gal.
Seat Height: 29.3 in.
Dry Weight: 304 lb.

Linky - http://www.kawasaki.com/products/detail.aspx?id=263


I personally think it's great for a starter bike, and its affordable, since I also have a car I drive in the winter/when weather does not permit the bike. Can't wait (even If I do need to wait a year to get my motorcycle license, I can ride it around on my friends ranch, and get some practice in)
 
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VERY cool! I always have loved the baby Ninjas! And the '08 redesign is awesome, they finally got rid of that 1980s style!
Be careful, take the MSF course, and ALWAYS wear your gear! And, most importantly, HAVE FUN! I've been riding now for 7 years, and I remember that "first bike" feeling well!
 
Wauw you need to be 16 for that?
Here in my country you can drive a scooter/moped if you're 16 for cars and motorcycle (till 125 cc -> when you're 21 more).
It's nice!
 
GAHHH!!

That is exactly the bike I have been looking at for months. Great price, and good performance even out of the smaller engine. Only problem is my mom doesn't even want to hear the word motorcycle.

How did you go about talking about it with them?
 
i wish you lived in my town i never have anyone to ride my gsxr 750 with
 
I just talked to them... and they just let me get it. Nothing that bad. They aren't the type of parents who go "OMG, ITS NOT SAFFEEEEE, YOU WILL DIE IN 5 MINUTZ ON TEH MOTOCYCLEE".
 
Thor said:
Ewe Speed bikes...

Hogs are where it's at.
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Not the way the economy is going. I was raised on American bikes, I love my VROD (when it works), but even I know when to jump 'the pond' as the say. I'm getting a Triumph Daytona 675 as soon as I can sell the VROD. Paying $16,000 for a bike is stupid these days.

Anyway, back on topic. WAY TO GO V! Welcome to the family! That's a great starter bike, the one I recommend to anyone trying to get into riding. The perfect amount of engine for you but still looks cool and can be some fun. However, don't get too cocky on it! It can still jump up and bite you as much as any other bike can if you ride it stupid. Take the beginner MSF class, ride it about 5,000 miles, enroll in an advanced class, and buy a bigger bike in a few years. Something like a supersport 600-750 cc. Way to go!

Take a look at Scorpion helmets. I ride a chameleon/white Scorpion EXO-700 and I absolutely love it.
http://scorpionusa.com/

EDIT: Also, be ready for this - the wait on those bikes is 3 months as of right now.
 
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Yeah, I was looking at a hog, and I was like "WOAH, Thats a lot of money on a vehicle I'll only ride in the summer/non snowy winter days". Anyways, thanks for the advice MOP.
 
Holy crap!!! thats nice of the parents to help you out!!!! Have fun and be carefull!!
 
masterofpuppets said:
Not the way the economy is going. I was raised on American bikes, I love my VROD (when it works), but even I know when to jump 'the pond' as the say. I'm getting a Triumph Daytona 675 as soon as I can sell the VROD. Paying $16,000 for a bike is stupid these days.
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Economy Shmeconomy!

They're expensive, I'll give you that...

But they look like 100,000,000 times cooler than crotchrockets.
 
I will say this about Harley's.

Willie G Davidson sure as hell knows how to design a bike, just look at the VROD. However, his dealers don't know how to sell them and the mechanics don't know how to work on them. 90% of Harley owners and employees are stuck in the 50's.

Thus the reason why I'm selling my VROD as soon as I can get out from under the loan. 6 Months and it's gone for an 08, or maybe 09, Daytona.
 
HaloRacer said:
GAHHH!!

That is exactly the bike I have been looking at for months. Great price, and good performance even out of the smaller engine. Only problem is my mom doesn't even want to hear the word motorcycle.
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Yea, same here! I always get "Not until you're out of my house!" Guess I'm sticking to my Civic :cool:
 
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