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How hard is it to learn how to drive a sport bike? |
I owned and rode dirtbikes regularly from the age of 10 to 17 (I am 20 now and feel responsible enough to get one). I am a strong kid and about 5'11. I am thinking about a 600cc bike...Is this a good first bike? Thanks in advance. It isn't that hard to learn. It is HARDER to learn on too much bike, hence a good first bike is not a good bike to keep for the long haul. EX: I started out as a beginner going out on track days on a Yamaha R1 and had a horrible time. I was coping instead of riding and never really got going. Then I switched to a SV650 and rode the snot out of it and had a blast. Modern 600's are not a good 1st bike. HP and riding position are SUPER aggressive and not conducive to learning well. Older ones like Honda f3 are ok. Better yet go for the SV650, GS500, FZR, etc etc. Get something that isn't your dream bike and learn on it, be prepared to perhaps plop it over and not have it be a huge deal. These other bikes we are mentining are NOT slow! new 600's are rippers these days! THEN after your first season, spring for the 600 if you are feeling initial competency. It is different then dirt. You are going to get a kick out of countersteering! Good luck! A Harley Sportster with V Twin Power is a great first bike and is easy to ride. Not to sound like your mommy or anything, but you might want to think of getting something smaller at first. Riding a crotch rocket isn't all that hard, but instead of dodging trees through the woods on a dirtbike you have to dodge traffic. But if you've been riding for that long you'll probably be able to handle an older 600. Just watch for traffic. With that much experience on dirt bikes, you are off to a good start. Don't waste your time getting a cruiser, that would be a step backwards. u already have the riding experience, so 600cc bikes wouldn't be that difficult to handle. A recommended 600cc bike will be a Honda CBR 600RR. Great torque n smooth delivery in power. ps: ride slow & live longer.. cheers! Really not that hard. If you've got prior riding experience, a few laps around a parking lot should suffice. Your dirt experience, so I've heard, is even better than street bike experience. Just be prepared for the extra strong braking power. And a sport bike is less forgiving of sloppy driving. They're so intuitive that they'll respond to any signals you send them. But don't worry. It's not rocket science. If I can do it, you can! I got an 04 6R as my first sport bike. I love it! The 600 lineup is great for me because they're lighter. I'm only 5'3 so size and weight does play a part. Strength has nothing to do with it. While having a dirt background will help you, a street bike's tires are NOT made to slide around in a predictable manner and the speeds are MUCH higher. There are also not hordes of cellphone cyborgs in 13mpg cages trying to hit you on a dirt track! Take an MSF course, get your motorcycle endorsement, and ALWAYS wear full gear. Try something a little milder like an SV650 or GS500F to begin with. Your insurance will be lower on something other than a pure sportbike, and you may still be in for a shock since you're under 25. |
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