If i was you i'd buy a used R6 and not have to worry about financing a bike. You're too young to have to worry about another loan, especially for a luxury item. Do yourself a favor and look for an r6 in about the 2004+ range. They tend to go for about 3.5k to 7k depending on the mods, location, and the state of the bike.

The cost savings from motorcycles gas mileage is negligible. You are dishing out extra money to save money on gas? lol come on, you'll be driving twice as much now that you own a bike.

Side note: Buying used also gives you more options for trying out other bikes. If you don't like the R6 (which i highly doubt, but everyone has their tastes) you can always trade it for another bike until you find your "wholly grail." THEN, it's a good time to buy new. You really need to experience a few motorcycles before you buy new (i personally believe this. Think of it as marriage; you don't put a ring on the first broad you bed, you try a variety of women before you find the one)

 

Pray the economy picks up

 

Don't kid yourself.... people NEVER get these motorcycles because of the "gas situation". You get a bicycle or MAYBE a moped for that situation. Buying a bike is MUCH more costly than driving around in the same vehicle. The costs are as follows:

1) BUYING the bike
2) insurance for BOTH vehicles
3) gas for BOTH vehicles
4) proper gear for the bike

#1 & #4 are a once time cost, so that's not too much of an issue.... 2 & 3 are bigger ones IMO.





Anyway, back on topic. Only you can correctly assess your financial situation. You probably have already decided what you're going to do before you even posted this thread... you just want some validation of your decision. That means you kinda know that your decision is wrong for you at this time.


Whatever you decide to do, good luck and be safe.

 

get a used bike. you can easily find 03-05s for less than 4500.

 

You might save money on gas, but riding a motorcycle bigger than a 250 (especially a sportbike) will not save money overall. They eat tires horrifically quickly, are finicky about maintenance, go through chains and sprockets faster than a car goes through tires, etc. There's also the aforementioned insurance cost. Sportbikes do not save money.

If you absolutely must have the adrenaline and speed rush to make it through your day then you are absolutely not mature enough to buy a sportbike.

<NOT PARTICULARLY BIKE-RELATED RANT>"Squeezing by" financially is no way to go through life either. If you start doing that now you will most likely keep doing it until you get squeezed too tight. Take a look around at the whole credit crunch and tanking economy garbage. It's all because everyone was "squeezing by" on their credit cards. Now everyone is screwed because they couldn't keep their wallets in their pants.</RANT>

 

Thanks for al the input, ive had a r6 before and loved it, i love it seems everything yamaha puts out..im going to start looking at some used bike too now and see what my options are. As far as the maturity thing, this wont be my first bike ive owned i know the consequences and so on of my actions, i think everyone on this forum would be wrong if they went and said that they didnt ride for part of the thrill and pleasure it brings them.

 

Just another quick question. How many miles in ya'lls opinion is decent for a used bike?

 

miles don't really concern me as long as the bike is in great shape. for your price range, you should be able to find one with 12-20K on the clock. Heres a few examples:

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/1192303549.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/mcy/1187836236.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/mcy/1187768822.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/mcy/1182216822.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/mcy/1187950783.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/mcy/1182011692.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/1192848867.html

 

I got a used 2006 r6s with 4k miles on it with integrated turn signals, yosh full exhaust, and an extra set of tires for 5.5. All you really need is patience to find the right deal. And the ability to pull the plug, otherwise you'll always be looking for a better deal.

 

Thanks guys, i really was set on getting a 09 and doing the financing but i think like you said the weight on my shoulders and cloud over my head wouldnt be fun, so now i think im going to wait and find a good deal on a used one and save more money in the process. Thanks you guys helped alot.

 

Sounds like you need a supermoto.

 

definitely buy used..