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Carbonfiberjunky wrote:I bought an R6 for my first bike, and can't find anything wrong with that course of action. I don't have enough money to keep buying bikes till I get the one I wan't..So I just bought the one I wanted. I think that it was actually better this way. And this is why. When first I rode this bike I was terrified of the insane amount of horsepower. because of this, I was very careful and extremely respectful of what could happen to me should I get a little overzealous with the throttle. It's important to remeber that any bike you get will go plenty fast enough to kill you, so I believe that the theory of buying a smaller bike will make you safer is bunk. If you ride responsibly then you will have the same result regardless of the amount of horsepower your sitting on top of. I also found that as I learned more about riding(took the msf course and read several differnt books)I was able to apply it a little at a time on a machine that I was steadily becoming more used to.Of course nothing is as good as actual riding, but you'd be suprised how much you can learn about how to ride from a book, I would suggest a book called A twist of the wrist.It will really help you understand the physics of riding, cornering, braking, suspension, ther's a lot of stuff going on all at once, and all very closely related. Now I still have the bike I wan't and I'm moderatly proficient at riding That bike. they don't all feel the same, I"ve ridden a few other street bikes, some dirtbikes, a sport/touring bike or 2, and they are all quite different. What I found was that my bike handles better then all the other bikes I've ridden(I'm sure at least partialy due to the fact that I'm used to it), It's also important to keep in mind that the majority of people on this board don't ride sport bikes, so your not excatly getting and unbiased opinion.I'm sure most of them don't agree with my theory, but perhpas my expierience thus far will help you with your decision.

Carbonfiberjunky wrote:And this is why. When first I rode this bike I was terrified of the insane amount of horsepower. because of this, I was very careful and extremely respectful of what could happen to me should I get a little overzealous with the throttle.

Being careful and respectful of the power isn't really the point. The point is that common noob mistakes (with the throttle or the brakes) can turn out much worse on a high powered sportbike. Loss of control is a greater possibility. Although you seem to have dodged that bullet, I've seen dozens of others over the years that haven't

shane-o wrote:

Bravehearted wrote:I am currently a senior in college and I'm now taking the MSF coarse. A friend of mine has a sv650 and will take me to a secluded area on the weekends to practice different skills. My plan is to buy a suzuki gsxr 600 after graduation in may. I also plan to take the MSF coarse again in the spring as a refresher. This would give me at least five or so months to I am thinking that with the practice and lessons I will get from my buddy, I will be fine getting this bike as long as I have a clear mind. I am very responsible and I am sure that I will have the right mind set.

I have researched the topic of whether the 600 is a good starter bike and I know that it for the most part is not. However this also depends largely on the responsibility of the new rider. I am wondering what you all think about my plan?

people like you make me laugh, just go buy the bike.

but if you think a couple of spins on ya mates sv qualifies you as somewhat experienced, or even the fact that you take a course that it is conducted in a controlled evironment, then im afraid a very expensive and possibly deadly scenario awaits you no matter what bike ya pick.

but your not alone, there are plenty of clueless guys out there that are willing to sacrifice themselves, and make the rest of us look bad, because they think as you do, quantity over quality


go for it