MitsuSkot

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I've been looking at picking up a used street bike, 2000 or newer. I've never owned a street bike before. I do have a lot of experience riding dirt bikes, though i know it isn't the same.
I've talked to many people about this, and the two bikes that keep popping up are the CBR 600 f4i and the GSX-r 750.
I do enjoy the way both of these bikes look. I was just wondering if anyone here had either for a first bike, or what you would recommend otherwise.
I will definately be going with a used bike, looking to spend no more than $4500.

Thanks!

saiyanzzrage

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i was also told by several people with bikes that the cbr f4i is the way to go as a first bike...good luck

jcnel_evo8

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How much experience do you have on a bike? What would you like the bike to do for you?
~j.

scorke

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Once you have mastered that get a SV650, then get a bike like you listed.

Scorke

machron1

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I'm still don't have a street bike but from what most people tell me, the 600 F4I would be friendlier than the GSX-R 750 to the novice street rider. The seating position would also be more confortable than the Gixxer. That said, my first street bike is most likely going to be a used liter bike and I really hope I will have done everything else I wanted to do in life because that will probably be the last thing I do...

jcnel_evo8

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ROFL!

Good Call. In fact I have an SV650S. Wonderful 'first' bike. Great mods, great motor, light, and just as 'fast' as the other bikes upto about 9/10s.

After the SV650 ... I'd personally recommend the Triumph 675 IMHO.

Cheers,

~j.

R_PRacing

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Being limited to these two bikes and this being your first street bike, I would definitely recommend getting the Honda CBR600F4i!

coco

Between those 2 I would pick the F4i. Both may be a bit overkill though. Try to take a look at the SV650. It has more torque in the bottom.

dustin03

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f4i is going to be more user friendly. I ride a gsx-r and they are a demanding bike not as forgiving as the Honda

en1gma19

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Neither one of those is a good first bike if you value your well being.

SV650, Ninja 500, Triumph 675 would be a much better place to start.

I speak from experience.

PhoenixEvo

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watch out though some of the newer 00+ (yrs vary depending on the maker) have fuel injection. some of the 600cc bikes that r fuel injected r just as fast or if not faster then the non fuel injected 750's+. I would reccommend not getting a super fast bike for your first one.

dustin03

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oh f it get an R1 live fast or don't live at all and if you get this bike you will not live at all

Blue Evo 8

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I'm selling my 05 GSXR600, 680 miles on the clock, showroom cond, never dropped, a bunch of mods included... $7000 OBO takes it

MitsuSkot

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Ok, that is a lot of response.
As far as experience on bikes go, i've frequented many, many moto-x events riding 125's and 250's.. mostly 125's though, i'm not that big of a dude.
I am not limitting myself to those two specific bikes, they are just the two that most people have suggested.
It looks like i'll be going for a 600 f4i, probably 01-02. I sell my lancer on july 5th, and i'll just be driving the suby...so i need something cheap and fun.
My friend has a red/black helmet, riding pants and jacket, all padded he is giving me. He sold his bike and it all will fit me... I'm not the type to go out on a street bike with a t-shirt and swimming shorts...

thank you all for your input.

rgonyer

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F4i was my first ever bike, it was tough at first but once I got the hang of it, I loved that bike. Much easier to ride than a GSX-R. But I would also recommend a SV650.