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Suzuki GS500F (for style) and don't forget to take the MSF course. Just might save your life.
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It have to be new?? You probably won't find a NEW 600cc+ sportbike for under $6k after all is said and done. I'm sure there are plenty of 04 R[1|6], GSXR[100|60|75]0, ZX-[6|7|9]R, or CBR bikes out there for sale. If not, wait until Feb or March.
It doesn't matter which one you get; they've ALL got looks and power. But, ALL of them have different geometries. So, go to a dealer and plant yourself down on a couple and find the one the fits... THEN worry about color. =]
My preference? Triumph Daytona or Duc Monster S4R (dark). I'll never give up on my SV though... =]
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Ninja 250. Fast enough to be a thrill and dirt cheap. If you are a bigger guy, then a 500-600cc bike would be okay too, but a modern 600cc more than enough to get you killed fast. Take the course, and don't be cocky: bikes are hard to ride, no matter who you are. Oh, get full gear! If you want to look cool, get a nice set of bright leathers and boots/gloves, etc. Dress for the crash, not for the ride!
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i agree with the guy above.
look in Cycle trader, theres millions of bikes for under 6k.
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I hate to bring this back up, but it's the first time i checked the post.
i was just asking for oppinions on biks.. i never made a mention that i was a beginner rider, or that i wanted to go out and race people thus being scraped off the road (what the hell?)
I just wanted some oppinions on bikes... jesus christ
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Well thats the kind of stuff you need to mention to us if you want our opinion on which bikes to look into!
If you said you were a beginner you would get much different answers compared to someone who has ridden for a while! So lets try again, as Stazi asked:
1) What experience do you have with road bikes?
2) Have you even riden a newer sport-bike, if so, what size (cc)?
3) How big are you?
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Originally posted by gSto:
i wanted to go out and race people thus being scraped off the road (what the hell?)
You don't have to be racing people to easily fall into the category of "scraped off the road." Typically, it just takes a cocky squidlike attitude (experience is not factoring on purchasing decision) and some money (5-6K). Then you just have to get out there with all the stupid cages, not know how to handle what you've just bought, and bada bing bada boom! You're another statistic that should've started out on something older/smaller.
If you can't see the advantages from a safety perspective, at least understand that you WILL drop the bike, being it a new bike, and it'd be much more inexpensive to drop a naked SV650 than a Yamaha R1. Once you're done dropping bikes, then get yourself something nice.
And if you're not a beginner, then we can proceed with the discussion! 
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Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
Originally posted by gSto:
i wanted to go out and race people thus being scraped off the road (what the hell?)
You don't have to be racing people to easily fall into the category of "scraped off the road." Typically, it just takes a cocky squidlike attitude (experience is not factoring on purchasing decision) and some money (5-6K). Then you just have to get out there with all the stupid cages, not know how to handle what you've just bought, and bada bing bada boom! You're another statistic that should've started out on something older/smaller.
If you can't see the advantages from a safety perspective, at least understand that you WILL drop the bike, being it a new bike, and it'd be much more inexpensive to drop a naked SV650 than a Yamaha R1. Once you're done dropping bikes, then get yourself something nice.
And if you're not a beginner, then we can proceed with the discussion!
Ed Zackery!
Stop being a cocky clown and answer some of my questions! 
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Ok to answer some questions
im about 5'11, 195lbs
Been ridin on and off for a few years (but never owned a bike)
I have ridden the R1 a few times, really liked the handling, but can't afford it. I've ridden an Aprilla in singapore, but i don't know the specs on that bike.
This question about oppinions wasn't on being cocky... just because i dont know about bikes doesn't mean i can't ride. I just want some user input on what bikes u guys like, dont like, handling, etc
Im only looking to take the bike out for weekend rides, or every now and then on a nice day
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You can't ride.
People whove' been riding for 6 months can't ride.
Just cause you can balance a 350lb cruise missle at speed (which is the easiest part of riding) doesn't mean you can ride.
The best advice has already been told to you, but you don't want to listen.
You want a modern supersport like an R1, 600RR ? Good luck riding those for any length of time, your wrists will blow up, your back will ache, and your ass will beg for mercy and most likely you'll be killed lowsiding it at the wrong time.
Take a motorcycle class, then take a safety class, then buy a bike below 600cc's.
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