| Category | Make | Model | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Kawasaki | EX500 / Ninja 500 | More commonly available, popular for racing at NHIS, Loudon, NH. | 2006-12-15 |
| Beginner | Suzuki | GS500 | Fewer plastic bits to break when you crash. | 2006-12-15 |
| General | Triumph | Sprint ST (2005+) | If I could only have one bike this would be it. | 2006-12-15 |
| Sport Touring | Honda | CBR1100XX Super Blackbird | "silly gobs of power" "hand of god fast" The criteria which lead me to this bike was camping with my girlfriend in another state. Way too heavy for a race track. |
2006-12-15 |
| Commuting | Suzuki | SV650 | Popular for racing. More reasonable weight and less ridiculous power make it more practical for regular commuting. Commonly ranked most fun per dollar. | 2006-12-15 |