First off :welcome: JOhnE1000 :twfrox:
As far as a Katana for a starter bike, they are great bike to start out on. I just got into the sportbike scene and I am currently run a 2000 Kat 600. It's small enough to forgive beginner mistakes, and powerful enough to keep you running with the other bikes on the road.
As far as gear, I'm with everybody else on this one, you never can be too safe. You don't have to go out and buy the most expensive gear, however that being said also don't spring for the cheapest either. Ask around in the forum on what other guys are using, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help you out.
As far as me I run Gmax helmet, Joe rocket phoenix jacket (works nice cuz it has the removeable liner for the hot days, and warm enough for the cool morning rides) and I wear joe rocket leather gloves.
As far as a Katana for a starter bike, they are great bike to start out on. I just got into the sportbike scene and I am currently run a 2000 Kat 600. It's small enough to forgive beginner mistakes, and powerful enough to keep you running with the other bikes on the road.
As far as gear, I'm with everybody else on this one, you never can be too safe. You don't have to go out and buy the most expensive gear, however that being said also don't spring for the cheapest either. Ask around in the forum on what other guys are using, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help you out.
As far as me I run Gmax helmet, Joe rocket phoenix jacket (works nice cuz it has the removeable liner for the hot days, and warm enough for the cool morning rides) and I wear joe rocket leather gloves.
