Monster as a starter bike

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Original post by Spidey

NOTE:* These are only a few of the many, many threads on this subject.* They are not the "definitive" threads, just some helpful ones.* Please do a search as well.*
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New Rider FAQ

Model Comparison FAQ covers 1993-2003

Monster as first bike

Monster as first bike w/ no riding experience

First bike recommendations

Riding a beater before buying a monster

620 as first bike

620 as first bike

Why shouldn't a 620 be my first bike?

620 for returning rider

620 for returning rider

620 as first bike:* considering an SV too

First bike:* Head or heart-- Ninja v. 620

First bike:* 620 v. older 900

First bike:* 620 v. 800

First bike:* 620 v. s2r

First bike:* 620 v. s2r

First bike:* 620 v. s2r--carrying a passenger

First bike:* 620 v. sv650.* This is one thread of many on the subject.* Please do a search.

First bike: 800

First bike:* s2r.* Also has good general advice for new riders -- gear, tools, MSF, etc.

First bike:* s2r v. s4r

First bike: s2r v. m1000 v. s4r

620 as second bike

620 or 800 from an EX500

Returning rider:* s2r v. HD 1200 sportster(!?!)