Advice

[BubbaGump]

As a general rule...as long as your feet reach the ground when you stop, the bike isn't too big for you. A particular word of caution would sound like this..'when the cc of the engine, exceeds your I.Q....Hold on real tight', Use some common sense the first few times out, and you'll be OK. Learn the feel of the bike, and how it responds to different situations. That is....make sure you can handle it under all driving and traffic conditions.
A special word of caution I like to share with all riders, new and old...When you think you are in toal control of your bike...it's time to park it and leave it alone. Over confidence has killed a lot of bikers over the years. Never think it can't happen to you.

Those who are unconciously incompetent are doomed!

Bighop makes an excellent point - overconfidence kills. I think one of the best things anyone can do is continually learn. By improving your skills and knowledge you will give yourself a better chance of being able to handle what comes your way.

[bikeguy joe]

My advice? Take your time, be careful, HAVE FUN.

RR means Race Replica.....careful with that axe Eugene......

[CORSCO]

A bike will only go as fast as you want it to....but the 1000RR is a rocketship!

[Tada]

This topic raises an interesting question engine size vs Hp. Imo i think its prudent to also examine Hp when moving up. To "move up" from a 600 cc CBR to 1200cc Harley Sportster may in fact be a bit of a downgrade. So Consider the type of bike you have been riding / the type of bike you wish to ride AND the POWER discrepency.

Just a thought.

[Dichotomous]

you will be fine, just respect the power and realize its most likely to crash when new so dont push it, as hard as that will be. Everyone on this site means well but they also have to try to be ultraconservative on their advice.

[BigChickenStrips]

he's right, we are very conservative because i dont know you. if you were my best friend since childhood, i might know your level of ability and self control. there are people who do fine on big bikes from the start, then there are people who probably need to have a suit made of bubble-wrap to even get on a 50cc scooter. since i dont know you so i am going to be very conservative in my advice to you. that said- if you get the bike we want pics ASAP!

[Scott58]

I had the chance to ride an 04 last year and was actually surprised at how plush the handling was. It was scary fast, but also inspired a bit of confidence at the same time. If you can afford it, it's a really nice bike.

[totalmotorcycle]

350cc to 1000cc is even a larger jump than you might think as well since the 350 you rode wasn't a sport bike. But with 6 years of experience under your belt you'll really know best how you feel about riding the 1000RR. Have you taken it for a spin? If so, how did it feel? You may find a 600-750cc sportbike (if that's what you want) would be a prefect compromise for you. Engine size and power comes with loss of practicality as well. If you like hard, fast acceleration there is nothing like a big engine bike, but the flick-a-bility and lightness of a smaller cc bike is something you won't have.

I've been riding since 1993 and have owned 5 motorcycles in that time and I've ridden large cc bikes but I really enjoy the mid sized engine cc's ones as that suits my type of riding. I was just on a 1200S Bandit last week and it's a very quick bike that you need skill to ride and I can easily see any new rider getting into trouble on it in a hurry. The strong points of the bike was it's torque, horsepower and cornering abilities, but at times it was like using a sledgehammer when you needed the delicate touch of a scalpel.

Another perspective you might not have thought of to give you something else to think about...

Mike.

[bok]

not knowing your country and it's road system and other basics. I wonder how good are the roads in Dubai for riding a 1000cc race replica bike? I understand the desire to own one and it being a dream bike and all that, but unless you can ride it to something approximating it's potential maybe it might be the wrong tool for the job.

a quick google tells me that some of the highways may have speed limits of around 160kmph like from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. but also that there is one traffic fatality every 27 hours in Dubai. So you might be able to really open that 1000 up, but be really careful out there.

[Bubba]

Hi Guys!!
I have a question. I have been riding bikes for nearly 6 years. But the max I have gone upto is 350cc.
Now I am planning to buy a used 1000RR. Have always dreamed of owning one.....Any inputs would be appreciated....cheers

Go for the 1000. Respect the increased horsepower.
I went from a 500 cc to an 850 when I first started riding. What a difference and well worth the jump.
Enjoy the 1000 and ride safe.