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Actually that R1 is gone- sold within a week i think- 950 miles on it for $6700. But no sweat. Talking to a couple bike buddies got me thinking, "OK... I'm going with a 600." You guys are right; a liter bike is too much juice for an inexperienced rider like me. Plus, I can always upgrade later, right? And, I love, I LOVE, the look of the Yamaha and the seat/riding set-up. It does seem like the R6 is bit more spendy that say a GSXR600 though. Any thoughts on that choice: GSXR600 vs R6? Happy 2005! JOHN

Sounds like the 600 is the way to go. And yes, i do plan to be careful. It was just that I appreciate the extra horsepower in my automobiles (currently own a 2000 M5) and thought it MAY apply with my bike. I must say that a liter bike does kinda scare me-- it would be a couple years before I would see myself getting on the throttle full. What really caught my attention was the $6700 price for a 2001 R1 with 900 in perfect condition. THAT looks a good deal- and I love a good deal. You guys don't sound like a 2001 R1 is a bad model year or anything-- you just think its too too much juice for a novice rider... I appreciate the advice and everyone weighing-in!

:shock: Sorry.. make that a 2001 R1

Looking for some help here: My local dealer has a sparkling almost-new R1 for sale at $6700. It a blue 2000 R1 has 950 miles. It has not been down. The previous owner never rode the bike; garage queen. My question is that I am a relative novice rider. I do plan to take riding/track lessons, AND I plan to ride on weekends VERY responsibly. Do you think: a) the 2000 R1 is a good model? this is good choice, or should I go with a R6? Thank you in advance, JOHN