When were you ready for a 600+CC supersport

[Superfly3176]

Just curious on the general concensus of how long it took you to get into a sports bike. I by no means think I'm ready now but I'm just curious how long it took yall.

[Wrider]

To put a 600 into perspective, think about the acceleration your Nightster has when you whack open the throttle. Now imagine that going on for 2 times the revs your HD has. Now imagine it "really gets going" at 8k revs up to it's 16K redline...
Then you'll have an idea of when you're ready!

[waterbuffalo750]

Coming from a non-sportbike-rider....

I think as long as you know how to ride, and you know your limits, and you understand what the bike is capable of... I think you're ready. They have a lot of power, and it's easy to get stupid on them, but they aren't some crazy, uncontrollable bike...

[High_Side]

There are two key things that you need to know to handle one:

1.) They are deceptively quick. You will get going faster than you realize, even if you are experienced and must quickly learn to respect the power or die.

2.) Your mind must rule over your testosterone. It sounds simple, but if you are easily sucked in to a race or showing off you can quickly get in over your head.

[Superfly3176]

Yeah someday I'd like to have a Triumph Daytona 675R

[storysunfolding]

Go to a track school and rent one. It doesn't get any better than that.

I actually gave up sportbikes for street riding, and for a guy in his mid twenties that says something. After spending enough time on the track, it didn't feel fun on the street anymore. By the time the bike is just entering the powerband, you're over the speed limit, in and out of traffic and wanting to crack it open more.

[Brackstone]

I never took a sport bike for a spin. But it took my two years to work up to my current bike.

[HYPERR]

It's the rider, not the bike. No different from any other sport. Some are very good right from the beginning, some will improve steadily, and some will still be terrible at it even after 20 years.

[High_Side]

It's the rider, not the bike. No different from any other sport. Some are very good right from the beginning, some will improve steadily, and some will still be terrible at it even after 20 years.

+1

[Grey Thumper]

Been riding for five years and I still don't think I'm ready for one. I just don't have the self-discipline for a sportbike. Fortunately, I don't have the back or wrists for one either, so sportbikes have never really been a temptation.