Is this good bikes for a beginner?

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waterloo · #1 Unread post by **waterloo** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:56 pm

They are all close to 600cc, and I have NO motorcycle experiences in my life not even a scooter!

But, I am a really great bicycler, I go everywhere with my bike.

1. Honda CBR600RR
2. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Those two are ones I have in my mind. I really think I should start off with bikes with lower cc and practice more before getting into heavier and sportier ones, but if I practice do you guys think I can be able to ridd bikes like you pros out here?

Thank you very much in advance....

Lion_Lady · #2 Unread post by **Lion_Lady** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:05 pm

CHECK THE FAQs!!

There is a whole section on beginner bikes.

NO. Neither of the bikes you listed are remotely acceptable for a beginner. They are a fast road to the hospital or a grave.

Take the MSF course first.

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#3 Unread post by **Sev** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:07 pm

They're perfect to lea- I can't do it, I can't lie.

Pick something else, it's possible to learn on them, but you'll be a better rider in the long run if you start on a reasonable bike. Life doesn't come with a reset button.

ronboskz650sr · Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:13 pm

My son has an older cbr with about 85 hp at the crank, and performance sprockets to make it quicker...one down in front, two up in the back. Around town, my 650 keeps up with him pretty nicely, but on the open country roads, there is nothing I can do to match the acceleration he has in the upper middle rpm range. He just walks away from me on this one particular corner exit near our house...the extra 20 hp makes that much difference. Your talking about 40 more hp, as a new rider...Please be very careful if you do this. I'm with Jeff and would advise against it as a first bike, for most people, including myself.

waterloo · #5 Unread post by **waterloo** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:14 pm

Thank you guys for anwering my questions so fast!

I have just done my readings from the FAQ section, and boy was I stupid to use CBR600RR as my first bike!

waterloo · #6 Unread post by **waterloo** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:16 pm

But I really want a sporty looking bike...

you know what I mean? I want to show off to my friends! Is there any sporty bikes that are easy for beginners like me?

Thanks in advance

Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:22 pm

I vote for you to get a Yammy XT225 as a first bike. Take it off road and on road, legally too! You pick up a lot of skills in the dirt/mud/rocks really quick that would normally take a while on a street bike (like how to drift. I was drifting my bike around in mud after only 3 months of riding on the weekends and the occasional after work ride). Also, helps you learn to handle uneven surfacces, water, loose gravel, trees, trees, and oh yeah, trees. After a while of riding through rough terrain, slowly stepping up the speed, your body will "learn" how to move and react when sudden unexpected things happen (like hitting a fist sized stone at around 40 mph that you didn't see until it was under your tire). And the thing about the XT225 is that you can ride it right off the trail and down the road. Just be warned, as a dirtbike it's made to be durable and strong, but those blinkers will snap off if you drop the bike on them. I've even broken my headlight before (on my XR200R, i only wish i had the XT225 so i could go on the road), and that's in front of the bars!

waterloo wrote:But I really want a sporty looking bike... you know what I mean? I want to show off to my friends! Is there any sporty bikes that are easy for beginners like me?

Thanks in advance

Ninja 250, Ninja 500, GS500F.

waterloo · #8 Unread post by **waterloo** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:49 pm

^^^ Oh thank you!

Is it ok, if I ask more question? I heard Kawasaki's bikes have tight steering and breaks easily...Is this true?

Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:13 pm

waterloo wrote:^^^ Oh thank you!

Is it ok, if I ask more question? I heard Kawasaki's bikes have tight steering and breaks easily...Is this true?

Depending on the bike, any company makes a good stopping, tight steering bike. Most bikes these days stop really well. The race replica sport bike with dual 210 mm discs up front will obviously stop quicker than a crusier with a single 190 mm disc up front.
Cruisers will be easier at slow speeds (low center of gravity) sport bikes better at high speeds. I suggest getting Proficient Motorcycling. Search amazon.com for it.

waterloo · #10 Unread post by **waterloo** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:32 pm

^^ Thank you so much for you kind answer