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I'm thinking of getting a CBR when I get back from Iraq. I've never ridden a motorcycle before so I was just wondering if this is an ok bike to start with. I was also considering a R6. Any suggestions? Thanx

you have just posted this for a laugh right?

one mistake, just one accidental twist of the right hand in a low gear will send you firstly skyward, and then into probably something either moving very fast (cars) or something very solid (every other object around roads these days) and that will be the end of that.

Hella of way to learn how to enjoy motorcycles me thinks.


Leave the race replicas to those who have earned their stripes and go get some experiance before ya get bit.


stay safe

Stick with a 500cc bike or smaller. Race ready bikes are NOT beginner bikes.

I too was considering buying a CBR(for my first bike)... but I never knew it was THAT dangerous. Isn't there a device I can install on the throttle similar to a govener?

300zxer wrote:I too was considering buying a CBR(for my first bike)... but I never knew it was THAT dangerous. Isn't there a device I can install on the throttle similar to a govener?

if you have to install something to make it go slow why get the fast bike to begin with?

I can understand why you want a CBR600RR, they are real nice bikes. I can understand(but not recommend) not wanting to get multiple bikes as you progressively learn. Yet, I can find little wrong with getting a CBR600RR and fitting a governer to it. Six months from now when your comfortable on a bike and much less a hazard to yourself, you can take it off and not worry about getting a new bike.

The bike is light and agile, tone the the hp and youve got yourself a good bike to learn on I would imagine. Yet, there are some considerations. That bike is covered in plastic, which is easy to break and expensive to replace. Frame sliders are essential, but they will not prevent all damage.

Having said that, I cant see much of a purpose in a newb getting an RR. They are made to race on tracks, which you will be unable to do for awhile. I would suggest getting a more street oriented bike, something that is more comfortable for a first bike. Then when you get a second bike, you can get a bike that more closely fits your tastes and capabilities.

If your totally sold on the governer idea, whatever bike you get keep it light and agile. I think this governer idea could do wonders for safety here in the states, as long as its implemented correctly.

Even if you put some sort of governor on the bike, you still have to contend with the twitchy steering response and the grabby brakes, two things which can easily put a rider down.

kwong2001 wrote:Even if you put some sort of governor on the bike, you still have to contend with the twitchy steering response and the grabby brakes, two things which can easily put a rider down.

exactly. it may be light but it is top heavy and ment to tip over fast. most likely youll be going slow but weaving all over the road at the slightest touch on the bars. then youll get into a tight turn and need to power out to pick the bike up(as its leaned way over like its ment to be) but youll have no power to sit it up. after all that youll jump on the ultra grabby brakes and over youll go imho