The converted

[Marmoot]

I jumped from 200cc single cyl CB200 to a fireblade.
But I took it slow for the first 2 years (i.e., motorway riding, etc), or maybe I just got lucky.
It is possible if you don't feel bulletproof and you can make yourself very very afraid (of the bike's power).

But becareful, with the 6-8$k budget, if you want a litre bike you'd be looking at old ones, and they have very different handling than the new ones.
I.e: more difficult to handle.

Don't take example of me. I somewhat agree with these guys. It is better to end up with 1996+ 600cc bike, than having to manhandle pre 1994 litre bike without experience.

[MD]

What's wrong with the 500 twins - Suzi GS500 or Kawa ER5 or it's daddy the GPZ500. That's still a big step up from a scoot and they pack heaps of go, economical and provide a good base to hone your riding skills.

[MSTRS:Me]

Weight X 3 + power X 10 = 30 times the fun. Right? Dorn Duit. Even a 400 is a huge step up from a puker

[Coldkiwi]

if you're coming from a scoot, i'd agree with the guys plumping for a mid 90's 600 as opposed to an old school litre bike. you'll get a better bike for your cash than an older litre bike and it'll be much nicer to you. plus, insurance should be cheaper.

anyway, dunno if anyones told you, but a well handled mid 90's 600 can easily keep up with most riders on litre bikes (even new ones) so don't let the fear of getting left behind dictate your desire for a 1000

[Sensei]

I think a RF900 would be a great bike Plenty of power handle well & are comfortable . Very under rated bike

[crazylittleshit]

Bro Slow down 1000cc can only ever be used on the track so why even think of getting one.
600cc the beter way to go you'll have more fun too.

P.s get a 636

[badlieutenant]

Weight X 3 + power X 10 = 30 times the fun. Right? Dorn Duit. Even a 400 is a huge step up from a puker

late 90's 600 ? errr how much riding has our man done ? im with mstrs here get a nice 400 to throw away a few times.

and gamma (rg500) is not a learners bike. this is a 2 stroke people and was a weapon in its day. Put a good rider in the seat and itll keep up with the big boys in the twisties still. Might even shame a few of them too (hmmm 2 stroke power on the road....)(no sexual references plz WT or NC)

[Two Smoker]

Farken hell a 1000??? Have you ridden a bike??? My RG150 is quicker than most scoots.... if your keen to jump straight in, try a 400... 400 ARE THE BEST... Very forgiving and heaps of power....

[Motoracer]

Hey mate, why a thousand? Just want to know your opinion.

Cheers, MR.

If you answer this question I and others will know your intentions and can give you accrate advise then.

Most of us have a world of knowledge but we don't want to talk some shit for the next ten pages which could be entirely irralavent to you.

No matter what though, 1000 is way too big and asking for trouble. Not only is it a matter of danger but it'll take a lot longer for you to become a good rider, compaired to if you decide on getting a 400 as a step up from your scoot.

A very good rider can beat most people on 1000cc bikes with some thing as small as a RG150 (Twosmoker) or CBR250RR (Andy1) etc etc.

But if you don't want performance and you just want to tour around on a big comfy bike. I can kinda understand that but still, when things go wrong, you still wouldn't have what it takes to handle the big 1000 with out going through some smaller bikes as a step up. Either that or you will learn how to ride a 1000 by crashing a few times. If you become really good on a 1000 straigt away with out crashing good for you but the odds will be greatly against it.

[texmo]

I want a 1000cc Because of the power I ahve ridden: fxr150 slower than my scooter, a nsr250 faster than scooter but not quite fast enough, a couple of in betweens and a hornet 600 nice fast enough and I loved every minute of it, I have also been on a 1000cc motoguzzie as a pillion and a suzzuki of some sorts.
If what you say is true cold and I can keen up with the thou's then I might just buy one of them I have been riding bikes scince I was 15 and a half and I have ridden a scooter for the last year for atleast 1 hour a day, but I cant compare that to a bike scooter is as much riding a horse as it is a bike.
Im not a great rider I dont want to die I do take it easy I do know what my limits are racing on mt wellington taught my that, Its pure froth right now though But I would like to get a 4 stroke 600-1000cc any less and I may as well stick with scooter speed wise a runner which is a 180cc auto which I can get for $2500 and stick a Fabrizi Racing kit on it along with an up gear kit chamber and all the rest of it for another $2000 will go 170km and will put 33 HP out at the rear wheel ( after it goes through the automatic gear box) Which will beat any of your 250-600cc's along scenic drive. a 1960ish lambretta and a px200 both tuned beat a 911 turbo along that road on sunday the porky couldnt have gone much faster either as it was wheel skidding at the corners.
In short I want a bike that will have enough power to chug along with everyone else on rides.....

[texmo]

Opps I did have a ride on a VFR400 today I do like that as It was mint as through the corners.

[Grumpy]

I want a 1000cc Because of the power I ahve ridden: fxr150 slower than my scooter, a nsr250 faster than scooter but not quite fast enough, a couple of in betweens and a hornet 600 nice fast enough and I loved every minute of it, I have also been on a 1000cc motoguzzie as a pillion and a suzzuki of some sorts.
If what you say is true cold and I can keen up with the thou's then I might just buy one of them I have been riding bikes scince I was 15 and a half and I have ridden a scooter for the last year for atleast 1 hour a day, but I cant compare that to a bike scooter is as much riding a horse as it is a bike.
Im not a great rider I dont want to die I do take it easy I do know what my limits are racing on mt wellington taught my that, Its pure froth right now though But I would like to get a 4 stroke 600-1000cc any less and I may as well stick with scooter speed wise a runner which is a 180cc auto which I can get for $2500 and stick a Fabrizi Racing kit on it along with an up gear kit chamber and all the rest of it for another $2000 will go 170km and will put 33 HP out at the rear wheel ( after it goes through the automatic gear box) Which will beat any of your 250-600cc's along scenic drive. a 1960ish lambretta and a px200 both tuned beat a 911 turbo along that road on sunday the porky couldnt have gone much faster either as it was wheel skidding at the corners.
In short I want a bike that will have enough power to chug along with everyone else on rides.....

Can't argue with that. You'll definately get a slightly better 600 for the money I 'spose.

Whatever you decide..... just be fucking careful.

[Monsterbishi]

imo, a 400 should be your next step, we've lost 2 forum members lately, don't need to lose more...

a litre bike is much heavier, and faster than anything you could ever compare it to, a 600 hornet is one of the tamest 600's out there, and you think that is fast enough - compared to a litre bike it's a scooter!

[texmo]

imo, a 400 should be your next step, we've lost 2 forum members lately, don't need to lose more...

a litre bike is much heavier, and faster than anything you could ever compare it to, a 600 hornet is one of the tamest 600's out there, and you think that is fast enough - compared to a litre bike it's a scooter!

I said fast enough but thats not what I want is it..... I want a bike mostly for old highway 16 something that will cain around the corners up there....

[Monsterbishi]

If you want corner goodness with some torque, have a look at the CBR400RR, that's one thing that is unfortunate with getting a bigger bike, they don't corner half as well as a short, light bike.