htech, I'm in Charlotte, we hit the mountains all the time...how far are you from CLT?
i work in statesville which is 30 or 45 minutes from charlotte. i ride to the mtns. alot. we will have to get together for a ride when warm weather hits.
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hey i just would like to know would you recommend this bike for beginners because i took the motorcycle class and i really love this bike and i believe i could handle this bike i just wanna know if you what you think, i rode the gsx-r600 and the ninja 650 as well but i would like to buy a bike for the first time and not have to change to a higher cc in the future i just wanna buy this bike and keep it for years to come....
If you take your time to learn the bike and ride it with more brains than balls you should be fine
IMO the Z is more forgiving and easier to ride than my ZX6R is.
You always need to respect the power it has and never ride above your skill level, especially when you ride with other people.
That's where most new riders get in over there head by trying to keep up with more experienced riders.
Remember this and you'll be fine
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Matt
'06 Z-1000(street)
'08 ZX6R (track) #601
I feel the need,the need for speed,
cause you never see a sport bike
parked in front of a Psychiatrist office
If you take your time to learn the bike and ride it with more brains than balls you should be fine
IMO the Z is more forgiving and easier to ride than my ZX6R is.
You always need to respect the power it has and never ride above your skill level, especially when you ride with other people.
That's where most new riders get in over there head by trying to keep up with more experienced riders.
Remember this and you'll be fine
hey i just would like to know would you recommend this bike for beginners because i took the motorcycle class and i really love this bike and i believe i could handle this bike i just wanna know if you what you think, i rode the gsx-r600 and the ninja 650 as well but i would like to buy a bike for the first time and not have to change to a higher cc in the future i just wanna buy this bike and keep it for years to come....
I do not believe it is a beginner bike, but you should note the following. I came back to riding this year at age 45 after being out of the saddle for 15 years. Previous bikes were V65 Magna and V-Max. Considered going with the slightly smaller Yamaha FZ8 (also a great bike AND a great value, you can find them for under $7k) because of age and off time.
Decided on the Z1K. Excellent choice as I have had no issues with controlling or riding the bike at all. However, I did find myself inadvertantly viewing the moon on the way home from picking it up at the dealership. Was not prepared for the 15 year advance in technology and low end torque.
Note that my sister bought her first bike ever at the time I picked up my Z1K. She decided to forego the Ninja 250 fand bought the Ninja 650R. That 650r is a great bike. However, having ridden both, I suspect that you will find yourself wanting something more.
I can not speak for 03-09 z1000. Now having said that I had 06 gsxr1000 love the bike. The liter bikes to me i can't get enough but than who runs 100+ mph all day. I bought my z september 2010 6 weeks out of surgery. If you can hold on to this bike the z makes more torque than most liter bikes. If your looking for top end than buy a liter bike but if want punch on the bottom end and loads of middle grunt than get a 2010 or newer z. The Z to me is this best all round bike to me.
If you take your time to learn the bike and ride it with more brains than balls you should be fine
IMO the Z is more forgiving and easier to ride than my ZX6R is.
You always need to respect the power it has and never ride above your skill level, especially when you ride with other people.
That's where most new riders get in over there head by trying to keep up with more experienced riders.
Remember this and you'll be fine
I realized that I forgot the most important thing of all, RIDING GEAR, and I don't mean just a helmet.
I mean, boots, gloves, and leathers, cause it with save your *** in any mishap that may occur will you are out riding
To me it's like American Express "never leave home without it"
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Matt
'06 Z-1000(street)
'08 ZX6R (track) #601
I feel the need,the need for speed,
cause you never see a sport bike
parked in front of a Psychiatrist office
Totally agree with everything said. Just to add I rode test rode dirt bike, 4 wheelers, and street bike in the family bike shop i worked at. Moved away from home in the military three years of not being anywhere around a bike i went to the closest dealer and instantly fell in love, i test rode it and never looked back. I bought mine in 06 and if take the time to learn the bike and trust it will do what its supposed to, the Z will do anything that the SS can in any twisty and any straight.
I am sure you have seen my pics with a z on curvy roads. Here's the deal. I have owned both style bike. With the right add ons I am faster on the Z than any of the ss bikes I have owned. By far. Do a zx^r 636 front end swap and rear shock. Then get some adjustable rear sets and make your friends on ss bikes wish they were as fast as you. Its easier on twisty roads with the z simply because with the seating position you have more leverage on the bars. -curt-
