01 ducati 748 vs 2002 suzuki gsxr

[RockStartyme]

i have the choice in buying a 2002 suzuki gsxr with 20k miles for 3k or a ducati 748 2001 for 4k with about 9k miles what would u do p.s this is my first bike purchase

[bigred875]

neither...keep shopping

gsxr - inline 4 very very fast...easy to maintain, but more bike then a newb should have

duc - Vtwin fast enough but out of these a better choice for a newb, requires frequent $$ maintainance...unless you have a lot of $$ or are handy I would advise against it

[bump909]

crap, i voted and i thought it said "neither, please kill yourself".

[odduc]

For your first bike....
Sorry, but both of these bikes would be over your head. Please don't take offense to that, but I'm simply telling it like it is.

First of all, I can pretty much guarantee you that the Ducati will be intimidating for a new rider because of the riding position which places you almost directly over the front wheel. Additionally, it is NOT a forgiving bike, it WILL spit you off if you're not very precise with the throttle and clutch. Also, they are high maintenance (read=$$$$$) I know because I own one.

Second, the GSX-R 750 is very powerful and I would not reccomend for a new rider for a few of the same reasons I mentioned above against the Ducati.

You should be looking at something like an SV-650. This is a great bike that you would not get bored with as your skills improve.

Just my $.02

[OreoGaborio]

yup, i wouldnt' get either one as a first bike. too many reasons to list.

[Honclfibr]

What should I have with my lunch today, an apple or an orange?

[highsider]

Originally posted by Honclfibr
What should I have with my lunch today, an apple or an orange?

A beer, you fuckin pussy.

[Awesome]

Originally posted by highsider
A beer, you fuckin pussy.

vodka martini you hick.

oh, and I voted same as bump.

[LuvDog]

Where is the " all of the above" option.

Personally, I like both the GSXR750 and the Duc 748.

Red pretty much summed it up.

What condition are these bikes in? are they salvage title?

[The Snowman]

Neither for a new rider, but tell me where the 748 Duc is so I can take a look at it...

[RockStartyme]

neither have salvage title and ducatti is one my freind has. I want to get a bike i have like tops 4grand to spend and am looking for a bike in next 2 weeks. Keep coming if ne one wants to give me info on a bike for sale or more brands that i should look for shout me a holler.


p.s im taking classes will it still be too much for me sry for newb questions. Lol o yea is 20k miles a shit load of miles and are these good prices for bikes conditon are both pretty good

**Updated for my grammar teacher**

[Honclfibr]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
neither have salvage title and ducatti is one my freind has i want to get a bike i have like tops 4grand to spend and am looking for a bike in next 2 weeks thx for info keep coming if ne one wants to give me info on a bike for sale thats good for me shout me a holler p.s im taking classes will it still be too much for me sry for newb questions lol o yea is 20k miles a shit load of miles and are these good prices for bikes conditon are both pretty good

Don't look now, but somebody stole all your punctuation marks.

[bigred875]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
neither have salvage title and ducatti is one my freind has i want to get a bike i have like tops 4grand to spend and am looking for a bike in next 2 weeks thx for info keep coming if ne one wants to give me info on a bike for sale thats good for me shout me a holler p.s im taking classes will it still be too much for me sry for newb questions lol o yea is 20k miles a shit load of miles and are these good prices for bikes conditon are both pretty good

4 grand is plenty to find a decent bike but in the end it is up to you..you can kill yourself on a 250...if you are level headed you should be ok and not get hurt... try craigslist...

02 gsxr600 - http://forums.onedownfiveup.com/inde...howtopic=41345

02 sv(great 1st bike!) http://forums.onedownfiveup.com/inde...howtopic=41173

00 zx6r http://forums.onedownfiveup.com/inde...howtopic=40445

02 sv - http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...threadid=22509

[RockStartyme]

lol sry im at work trying to be secretive

[Honclfibr]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
lol sry im at work trying to be secretive

Mission accomplished, noone is going to have a clue what you're writing. Hopefully your brain is more organized and focused than your internet posting would indicate; otherwise it doesn't matter what bike you buy, you're liable to get distracted by something shiny on the ground and ride off a bridge.

In which case I'd recommend the ducati, you'll look much more stylish riding off a bridge or into a bridge abuttment on one of those. It's been done to death on the GSXR, totally passe.

[RockStartyme]

jesus easy with bashing ill fix enough already jeesh lol

[mikeb]

Originally posted by Honclfibr
Mission accomplished, noone is going to have a clue what you're writing. Hopefully your brain is more organized and focused than your internet posting would indicate; otherwise it doesn't matter what bike you buy, you're liable to get distracted by something shiny on the ground and ride off a bridge.

In which case I'd recommend the ducati, you'll look much more stylish riding off a bridge or into a bridge abuttment on one of those. It's been done to death on the GSXR, totally passe.

your an asshole, but atleast an entertaining asshole

[sanfelice]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
neither have salvage title and ducatti is one my freind has. I want to get a bike i have like tops 4grand to spend and am looking for a bike in next 2 weeks. Keep coming if ne one wants to give me info on a bike for sale or more brands that i should look for shout me a holler.


p.s im taking classes will it still be too much for me sry for newb questions. Lol o yea is 20k miles a shit load of miles and are these good prices for bikes conditon are both pretty good

**Updated for my grammar teacher**

i'm glad this is updated with punctuation. i would have had no idea what you were talking about.

[highsider]

Originally posted by hessogood
vodka martini you hick.

oh, and I voted same as bump.

Vodka martinis are for pussies. Men drink beer or whiskey. Pussy.

And on a more relevant note - this topic has been beaten to death, but I'll throw my two cents in for the newbie - neither of those bikes will stab you, shoot you, or buck you off.

I learned to ride on a Yamaha FJ1200 with a bunch of work done to the motor. It was the world's most awful beginner bike. I'm still alive. As bigred said, as long as you use your head with whatever you end up getting, you'll be fine.

No, a Duc 748 or a GSXR 600 would not be my recommendation for a first bike, but not because you will "kill yourself". I think on something a little bit more manageable, you will learn more about riding a bike, and ready yourself for something quicker in the future.

[bigred875]

Originally posted by highsider
Vodka martinis are for pussies. Men drink beer or whiskey. Pussy.

or a REAL martini...if it doesnt have gin it isnt a martini

learned to ride on a Yamaha FJ1200 with a bunch of work done to the motor. It was the world's most awful beginner bike. I'm still alive.

so tell me chris..how is it you got that screen name?

[highsider]

Originally posted by bigred875

so tell me chris..how is it you got that screen name?

Ummm.....it involved an FJ1200?

Just for clarities sake - while all of the douchebags I happened to be riding with that day decided to call me "highsider", I never actually came off the bike.

It was a very valuable lesson I learned that day - dont chop off the throttle while leaned over in corners. Especially on a bike with shitty bias tires on it.

[slaps76]

You'll poke your eye out.

Buy a Ninja 250, 500, or Suzuki GS500 for a first bike...MAYBE a SV650. Race replica 600's and bigger are not good first bikes, even if you take the MSF, which you should take either way. You're going to make a lot of mistakes when learning to ride, and you're better off on a bike more forgiving to those mistakes.

Like chopping off the throttle in mid-turn.

[Awesome]

20 beers or 3-4 martinis? Which do you prefer? I challenge anyone to keep up without crapping their pants.

[Honclfibr]

Originally posted by highsider
Vodka martinis are for pussies. Men drink beer or whiskey.

Ever had a boilermaker? Shot of whiskey dropped into a beer and chugged? Don't think I've ever had a more vile concoction in my life. And I like beer and whiskey.

[bigred875]

Originally posted by hessogood
20 beers or 3-4 martinis? Which do you prefer? I challenge anyone to keep up without crapping their pants.

vodka shaken up with ice isnt a martini..thats my point...but i am with ya...i prefer the jet fuel lol