Hi!

I'm looking for a bike, and i'm keen on getting a R6.. I've been riding MX, but never had a street bike... Do you guys think it will be too "unsafe" for me to get a R6???

Unsafe? Depends..are you unsafe when you ride? My R6 was (is) my first bike. It was (is) a great choice. I have had my bike for a cupl of months (1,100 miles) and have never felt that the bike was unsafe...The bike has more than enough power for me, I love being able to attack curves, & the bike is DAMN SEXY!

An r6 is only as safe or dangerous as your right hand allows.

I agree, I think it would be an awesome first bike for somebody that has a little self control. If you do not fall into that category, then it could be unsafe.

thanks alot for your replies! If the insurance isn't too expensive, i will get an R6 then :-)

If insurance is too steep....look into a SV650S.......excellent first bike and you will not "grow out of it" too soon at all. They are great bikes and have really good insurance rates. Just a suggestion.

I got an insurance quote yesterday, and it will be about $410 a year (the minimum insurance you need) - full coverage will cost me $1600 a year :shock:
So if i buy an R6, i will probably only go with the minimum required insurance..

I have been looking at the Suzuki SV650, and that would also be my second choice if i didn't go for the R6... But i still like the R6 more :lol:

How much does it freak you out that if you crash your bike and it's your fault.. say bye bye to your nice new r6. Payments keep comming. I would wait, save up the cash for full insurance . Thats just me though.
I probably spend too much time thinking of what could go wrong. It's costs me 2400 canadian for full insurance. 800 for minimum.