If so then why, and if not then why also...thank you for your help...
2006-11-13 17:56:49 · 10 answers · asked by n.00b_x 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It sounds like a pretty good bike. Are you sure you want to be dropping it on the ground a couple of times?
Most bikers recommend a smaller bike for your first one because you're learning how to ride and will likely drop it (usually in a U-turn). In your case you should check out a Kawasaki Ninja 250. You can get one for about $1300 or so, use it to learn to ride (don't forget the MSF course). Ride it for the season and the following year sell it and go for the 600. You'll get about as much out of it as you bought it for and you'll be more confident.
You might check out http://www.sportbikes.net and get some advice from the New Riders forum.
As to the Harley dude, do you really want him dropping a $12,000 700lb bike and trying to pick it up vs a $1,300 320lb bike? :)
Ride Safe
2006-11-14 00:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by dm_gsxr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People ask me what bike to get all the time and it depends on their personality. Personality usually is partially associated with age.
The F4I is a good bike for someone willing to take it slow and be mature about riding. The F4I is a great amalgam of sport and comfort with emphasis on sport. The pegs are lower than a full sport and the seating position is not overly aggressive.
The F4I is a little more forgiving than a full race 600 or 1k in the low RPMs and that makes it good for a beginner willing to take it easy.
Where you will get into trouble is in the high RPMs. The bike turns into a different animal. It will take off and will sling you off a corner if you are not careful. You will find yourself at speeds you should not be at as a newbie. So respect the bike and keep the PRMs low for a while.
Take your time, take the MSF course, practice riding in a parking lot, learn how to use the controls without having to think, and have fun.
If you are asking the question you are concerned and therefore I think mature enough to get a F4I.
2006-11-14 05:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend something smaller, used, and something that you can get some hours on and not be pissed when you drop it.
I recommend the bike I started out on highly - the Kawasaki Ninja 250 - nice looking sport bike, fast as you want to go, and fun to learn on. Bulletproof bike.
I've also heard good things about the Ninja 500, and Suzuki GS500 - also sport bikes, not as "torquy" as those 600 SS bikes, and fun to ride and learn on. You can pick up all three fairly cheap (a couple of years old, used, and in good condition).
Learn on one of those - get a few thousand miles on them - then go get something newer and faster (like one of the 600 SS bikes, or even an 800 or 1000).
Take it slow, and you'll be around for a long time!
Good luck!
2006-11-14 01:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A sportbike is not the best choice.
They have very fast responses to control inputs. As a beginner your control inputs will have some inaccuracies. It would be much better to have a bike that gives you time to make corrections when you sense a problem, not a bike that responds almost instantly.
A cruiser makes a much better first bike.
Even more important is good training and good safety gear, including helmet, jacket (not thin fashion leather), pants (not jeans), gloves and boots. Practice saying "all the gear, all the time" to yourself. Practice saying "I'd rather sweat than bleed" to others.
2006-11-14 02:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a good way to get motorcycling experience is to get a dirt bike first, that way when you fall in the dirt it won't hurt nearly as much as the asphalt and you have more of a chance for a fatal injury in the street than in the dirt especially when you have no experience, I really am serious about this, get a dirt bike first, a cheap used one, then go for the street.
2006-11-13 18:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a bad idea.Take lessons first from qualified instructors ,then start with a 250-350cc,move up when you have gained some experience.
2006-11-14 02:23:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the dangers for one bike are the same for any other, you can fall off no matter how powerfull. And besides there are much faster bikes than that. Have fun!
2006-11-13 18:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by anton t 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
good beginner bike not to much power but it does have some you wont be left behind
2006-11-13 18:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
2 types of people ride motorcycles, those who have fallen, and those who are about to fall !
2006-11-13 18:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Your first bike and it had to be a Honda....I'm crying./
GO HARLEY DUDE!!!
2006-11-13 21:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋