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Splice · 08-21-2003, 10:51 PM

kris:
Yes. I have heard many stories of people dropping their ride. I dropped mine when I first started. I wasn't doing anything dumb, but just careless. Some because they were newbies, others because they were doing stunts. If you have never really riden a crotch rocket before, I would say to start out with something used, if you really want one of these babies. Once you get the hang of it, ditch the used one and spring for a new ride.

Kris, since you're planning on getting the Yamaha YZF600, here is some Helpful Info.. Another great article is from Motorcycle Online's 1997 600cc Sportbike ShootOut. The YZF600 actually WON this shootout and beat out the CBR600 F3, Kawasaki ZX-6R, and the Suzuki GSX-R600.

Remember, the YZF600 is listed at 416lbs DRY (although even without gas, they usually weigh much more in real-life weighing), after a full tank of gas, she'll weigh about 450lbs! In comparison, the Yamaha R6 is listed at 357lbs dry. That's 59lbs. LESS (dry) pounds of pork!! This is the biggest weakness of the YZF600. Otherwise it is a great bike. My suggestion is why not get a used Honda CBR600, like a 1996 or '97 model. It's MUCH cheaper and they are STILL fantastic bikes! Whatever you decide, wear a helmet and be safe. Good luck shopping and have fun!

P.S. The YZF600R has kept the same design for like over 6 years now. The 2004 YZF600R model is the EXACT same as the 1997 model, when it was FIRST Introduced to the public.

08-21-2003, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Splice Crazy	Re: first motorcycle kris: Yes. I have heard many stories of people dropping their ride. I dropped mine when I first started. I wasn't doing anything dumb, but just careless. Some because they were newbies, others because they were doing stunts. If you have never really riden a crotch rocket before, I would say to start out with something used, if you really want one of these babies. Once you get the hang of it, ditch the used one and spring for a new ride. Kris, since you're planning on getting the Yamaha YZF600, here is some Helpful Info.. Another great article is from Motorcycle Online's 1997 600cc Sportbike ShootOut. The YZF600 actually WON this shootout and beat out the CBR600 F3, Kawasaki ZX-6R, and the Suzuki GSX-R600. Remember, the YZF600 is listed at 416lbs DRY (although even without gas, they usually weigh much more in real-life weighing), after a full tank of gas, she'll weigh about 450lbs! In comparison, the Yamaha R6 is listed at 357lbs dry. That's 59lbs. LESS (dry) pounds of pork!! This is the biggest weakness of the YZF600. Otherwise it is a great bike. My suggestion is why not get a used Honda CBR600, like a 1996 or '97 model. It's MUCH cheaper and they are STILL fantastic bikes! Whatever you decide, wear a helmet and be safe. Good luck shopping and have fun! P.S. The YZF600R has kept the same design for like over 6 years now. The 2004 YZF600R model is the EXACT same as the 1997 model, when it was FIRST Introduced to the public. Last edited by Splice; 08-21-2003 at 10:58 PM..