Want a bike for 5k used.

zaftxx · 05-15-2008

hi everyone. this is my first post. i really wanna get a bike.
always wanted to. can anyone recommend me a Kawasaki for 5k used?
which model is good for someone whos starting out. thanks.

longbeachgary1 · 05-15-2008

For someone starting out there are tons of choices. Sport bike or cruiser? You can get a new Ninja 500 or a Vulcan 500 for about 5K. Used you can get the 650 sportbike or the 900 cruiser both only a couple of years old. Try cycletrader.com or craigslist.com to get an idea of whats out there.

Slo'Poke · 05-15-2008

Lots of options provided you do a little research. I second gary's cycletrader.com reference, as well as the two 500s (Vulcan and Ninja) as starter bikes.

98ninja98 · 05-16-2008

5k will buy you alot of bike, probably even too much for a first bike.

strokersquid · 05-16-2008

a good condition 2003-4 636. ive been riding canyons for 12 yrs and bikes for 26 and my 2003 6rr is still way more bike than i can use, even on the track. starting with a 500ex or similar is still much more than a rookie can use

Matt Defore · 05-16-2008

5k is plenty for a budget to get you a bike that is only a few years old.

AlphaZed · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaftxx

hi everyone. this is my first post. i really wanna get a bike.
always wanted to. can anyone recommend me a Kawasaki for 5k used?
which model is good for someone whos starting out. thanks.

I think a 650R or Z1000 is good bet. The Z1000 is WAAAY faster, but forgiving enough to allow a beginner to learn.

tricker · 05-16-2008

i bought my zzr for 3500.. it is my starter bike and has a lot of forgiveness for my moments of stupidity.. but 5k total gives you a lot of options in the 500-600ish cc area

JasonFMHS · 05-16-2008

A ZZR or and older ZX6r is a good choice. You do have a license right?

stefano · 05-16-2008

You should get in touch with zedx11 (aka Darrell), he is selling his ZX-10R in order to get a 14

Just kidding man, inside joke, DO NOT get a litre bike as your first ride!!!

If you don't mind starting small, get a 250. You can find used ones that they'll basically throw at you.

If you're worried about growing out if it too soon, get an EX500.

If you're on the crazy side, go for a used supersport 600 bike, but personally I do not recommend these as a first bike. This is from someone who got a 636 as their first bike

guitarstudd636 · 05-16-2008

I recommend the 650R because its not too much to start with but will keep you enjoying it for years to come. I believe used ones are going for around 5 if not less.

ervins · 05-16-2008

650R...$5k budget a long time ago and I got a 636...Your budget is spot on. You can get a lot of bike for $5k.

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zaftxx Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Want a bike for 5k used. hi everyone. this is my first post. i really wanna get a bike. always wanted to. can anyone recommend me a Kawasaki for 5k used? which model is good for someone whos starting out. thanks.

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Slo'Poke Survived Norway. Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 2,515	Lots of options provided you do a little research. I second gary's cycletrader.com reference, as well as the two 500s (Vulcan and Ninja) as starter bikes. __________________ Slo'Poke Alex *'06 Vulcan 900 Classic* Past - '06 Ninja 650R, '03 Vulcan 500 LTD, '91 Shadow VLX

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JasonFMHS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,170	A ZZR or and older ZX6r is a good choice. You do have a license right? __________________ 01' ZX-6r

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stefano Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Milano, Italy Posts: 2,001	You should get in touch with zedx11 (aka Darrell), he is selling his ZX-10R in order to get a 14 Just kidding man, inside joke, DO NOT get a litre bike as your first ride!!! If you don't mind starting small, get a 250. You can find used ones that they'll basically throw at you. If you're worried about growing out if it too soon, get an EX500. If you're on the crazy side, go for a used supersport 600 bike, but personally I do not recommend these as a first bike. This is from someone who got a 636 as their first bike __________________ 06 636 - the last of it's kind

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ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,652	650R...$5k budget a long time ago and I got a 636...Your budget is spot on. You can get a lot of bike for $5k. __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

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longbeachgary1 Suzuki C90 BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 324	For someone starting out there are tons of choices. Sport bike or cruiser? You can get a new Ninja 500 or a Vulcan 500 for about 5K. Used you can get the 650 sportbike or the 900 cruiser both only a couple of years old. Try cycletrader.com or craigslist.com to get an idea of whats out there.

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98ninja98 Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257	5k will buy you alot of bike, probably even too much for a first bike.

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strokersquid Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	a good condition 2003-4 636. ive been riding canyons for 12 yrs and bikes for 26 and my 2003 6rr is still way more bike than i can use, even on the track. starting with a 500ex or similar is still much more than a rookie can use

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Matt Defore Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 192	5k is plenty for a budget to get you a bike that is only a few years old.

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tricker lab monkey BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 485	i bought my zzr for 3500.. it is my starter bike and has a lot of forgiveness for my moments of stupidity.. but 5k total gives you a lot of options in the 500-600ish cc area

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guitarstudd636 Guitar and Tire Shredder Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Soon to be Tulsa Posts: 331	I recommend the 650R because its not too much to start with but will keep you enjoying it for years to come. I believe used ones are going for around 5 if not less.

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