Epi
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I know all of you have probably heard this a million times, as have I, based on my research. I figured that I would finally put out my situation and hope that I could get some definitive advice.
So, I'm a new rider. I've taken an unofficial class through a neighbor's friend, but never followed through with my license (about two years ago). I have my permit now, and want to buy a bike to learn on. I am planning on leaving the country in a year, maybe less, so I want as much riding time as possible, hence why I buy it in the winter. Though, obviously not riding when there is the possibility of ice.
I've thought about two bikes so far, and they are both in the running, the 2007 FZ6, and the 2008 or up Ninja 250. I was pretty much set on the ninja, until a friend offered an FZ6 for $4000 at about 2500 miles on it. this would be less than I would end up paying over all of for a 250 (I have priced bikes in my area), cheapest 250 in the year range I want, was a 2010 for 3500, 4300 after all dealer fees. Now, one nice thing, is that since I wouldn't want another bike for a while, I could ship this bike out to Europe when I go and avoid having to buy a new one. From what I can find, this bike isn't the most ideal as a beginner bike, but it also isn't the worst, and is doable if I am careful with it. It also would mean that I wouldn't have to go through the trouble of trying to resell it, and then buy a better one for my trip, if I wanted.
I want honest advice. Due to the money that I would save, about a thousand after all fees that need to be paid, give or take a little bit, which bike is the better choice. I'm nervous learning on a 600, but everyone is saying that if I am cautious, it will be fine. Is it a better thing to pay more for the 250 ninja? or should I just go with the FZ6 and learn on that? I have been trying to make a decision for about two weeks now, and still am no closer to a final decision. Any comments would be much appreciated. I'm not one of the guys who is pushing for one bike or another, I don't really care about the 250 vs the 600 motor, the price is what is getting me and for a beginner bike, I'm just confused considering such wide opinions on the FZ6!
So, I'm a new rider. I've taken an unofficial class through a neighbor's friend, but never followed through with my license (about two years ago). I have my permit now, and want to buy a bike to learn on. I am planning on leaving the country in a year, maybe less, so I want as much riding time as possible, hence why I buy it in the winter. Though, obviously not riding when there is the possibility of ice.
I've thought about two bikes so far, and they are both in the running, the 2007 FZ6, and the 2008 or up Ninja 250. I was pretty much set on the ninja, until a friend offered an FZ6 for $4000 at about 2500 miles on it. this would be less than I would end up paying over all of for a 250 (I have priced bikes in my area), cheapest 250 in the year range I want, was a 2010 for 3500, 4300 after all dealer fees. Now, one nice thing, is that since I wouldn't want another bike for a while, I could ship this bike out to Europe when I go and avoid having to buy a new one. From what I can find, this bike isn't the most ideal as a beginner bike, but it also isn't the worst, and is doable if I am careful with it. It also would mean that I wouldn't have to go through the trouble of trying to resell it, and then buy a better one for my trip, if I wanted.
I want honest advice. Due to the money that I would save, about a thousand after all fees that need to be paid, give or take a little bit, which bike is the better choice. I'm nervous learning on a 600, but everyone is saying that if I am cautious, it will be fine. Is it a better thing to pay more for the 250 ninja? or should I just go with the FZ6 and learn on that? I have been trying to make a decision for about two weeks now, and still am no closer to a final decision. Any comments would be much appreciated. I'm not one of the guys who is pushing for one bike or another, I don't really care about the 250 vs the 600 motor, the price is what is getting me and for a beginner bike, I'm just confused considering such wide opinions on the FZ6!