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From: todds@orca.UUCP (Todd Stewart)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: What to start out on
Message-ID: <1537@orca.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 29-May-85 19:14:49 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 29 19:14:49 1985
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Summary: 

>I'd like some recommendations on what kind of motorcycle to buy for a
>first bike...
>				Rob St. Amant

I bought my first bike last summer, a used Suzuki GS1000 sportbike.
Not everyone would recommend a liter bike for starters, but I would.

The bigger engine has plenty of power at any rpm, which allowed me to
concentrate on other things.  The heavier chassis rolls right through
pavement seams and cross winds that upset smaller bikes.  On the open 
road the engine turns slower with less vibration (3500 @ 60mph) which
produces less fatigue and easier concentration over longer distances.

Starting with a big bike leaves you room to grow into it.  A year
and 14,000 miles later I'm just now approaching the bike's limits.

If you want a pocket-racer to thrash around in your first season, get
a small one.  If you've got a bit more self-control get a big one and
grow into it.  Any of these old sportbikes would make a good first ride:

	Honda CB750*, CB900, CB1100
	Suzuki GS750, GS850, GS1000, GS1100
	Kawasaki KZ750, KZ900, KZ1000
	Yamaha Seca 750, Seca 900
	any BMW

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	Todd Stewart
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