Newbie from Florida

[suzukiejunkie]

Hey before you kick me out because i ride a ninja, hear me out 8)
Im 16 years old and currently have about 6000 miles on my ninja250. ive been riding for about 7 months and the 250 is my first bike. I took the msf and got my license a few months prior to purhcasing my bike. The reason im on this site is because im looking to upgrade and ive reasearched my options over and over and ive stumbled on the katana once again. I ride to school and work every day with my g/f on the back, let me tell you its the biggest pain in the ass. Since i got into bikes at around age 15 ive loved the sound and style of sport bikes. So natuarly being young i didnt know much and started looking at "nice" bikes until i relized what it takes to drive a sport bike, which is why i started on a 250. Now i feel i am ready to step up to, what ive hear to be, a great everyday commuter, and because its a 4 cylinder engine...which you cant be sound wise. anyways enough talk this weekend i plan on heading to my local suzuki dealership and see what kind of deal i could get on possibly an 04 yellow kat. Hope to get plenty of help from you all in the future

[Range]

wow...pretty wise for your age!

Happy hunting...welcome to KR

[SweetLou]

That sounds like a good plan. I think you'll be happy with your choice. Welcome!

[ZukiFred]

We wouldn't kick you out for what you ride. If your looking for info on or about Kats you have come to the right place! There are alot of knowlageble people here that would be glad to help you in any way they can. So if you have any questions check the post there might already be an ansewr there for you. If not post your question.
In my opinion the Katana is a great comuter bike, and has enough power to keep you happy for years to come.It is truely a sport-touring bike!!
Happy riding!!!

[MedicFFKat]

I started out on a Kat and still ride it today after three years. I've ridden it from Ohio to North Carolina the last two years and the ride was great. Only thing I would look into is getting the Red one, everyone knows they are faster.

[ZukiFred]

I started out on a Kat and still ride it today after three years. I've ridden it from Ohio to North Carolina the last two years and the ride was great. Only thing I would look into is getting the Red one, everyone knows they are faster.

+1 A good point MedicFFKat made there!!

[suzukiejunkie]

Hey thanks for all the kind welcomings...i dont know about the whole red idea because i could have swore that when i looked at a pic of a yellow katana it zoomed off my computer screen but you guys are the katana experts!

[UFO8MyCow]

Stick with team green you dont want a Kat .

And by the way it is nice tosee a 16yo who isnt just interested in doing wheelies and stunts right off the bat. You have my respect.

And now that we have another youngn can we get rid of Duff?

[WildKat]

Nobody here is gonna bash you for riding a ninja, the main deal is, you sound like u've started out in a responsible manner, and learning things the right way. Starting out on a 250 was a great choice, and now you can move up w/ confidence and riding time under your belt.

A 600 Kat is a great choice, and its definately a step up for ya, from the 250 ninja. Plus once ur comfortable on it, your GF will appreciate the more comfortable seat too.

Welcome to KR

[suzukiejunkie]

Hey UFO i was thinking about sticking with kawi's but like i said i stumbled back on the kat. Iwas thinking about the 05 zzr600 but both me and my g/f agree that the kat looks like a much more suitable everyday rider.

[ZukiFred]

Hey UFO i was thinking about sticking with kawi's but like i said i stumbled back on the kat. Iwas thinking about the 05 zzr600 but both me and my g/f agree that the kat looks like a much more suitable everyday rider.

You are so right there. 8)
Now only if you look for the right color you will be alright.

[Range]

the ZZR600 is a nice bike...but the 750 Kat outperforms it

[Batgirl]

but the 750 Kat outperforms it

I was going to say something but I'm a kinder, gentler Batgirl this year.

Welcome fellow Ninja rider -they haven't kicked me out yet..so you should be ok

[Junior]

Welcome fellow Ninja rider -they haven't kicked me out yet..so you should be ok

YET...... the keyword in there was YET.


Welcome to the gang Junkie!! 8)

[suzukiejunkie]

but the 750 Kat outperforms it

Thats brings up one of my questions, what is the major diff. between the 600 and the 750 kat performance wise?