Is Honda CBR 600 will be enough for me as a beginner bike?
This is gonna be my first bike and I love speed,but is it gonna be fast enough? I driven bikes before but only couple of times,so I just want to get good on a bike.
2007-03-12 09:10:14 · 14 answers · asked by vetal_2007 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
u really need to learn how to ride properly first. there's alot more to it than just twistin the wick. on a sport bike of 600cc and up, 1 wrong move at the wrong time, and u've had it. it will do exactly what u tell it to do.....instantly. including tossing u to the ground hard. if u cant handle the bike, and it gets away from u, the speed will get u killed. it wont forgive typical beginner mistakes.
the 'safest' sport bike for a beginner is either: ninja-250 or 500, or the buell blast, or the 500cc buells...NOT the firebolt. that 1 is a very potent liter bike. my boss just got a firebolt a couple weeks ago and he says its 1 bike u better bring ur 'A' game on.
u have no clue on what's in store for u trying to control an inline-4, 600cc water-cooled beast with only 2 rides. better get top of the line gear, including helmet....cause if u insist on getting this bike, u will find out what happens when a bike gets away from u. u gotta learn to walk before u can run dude.
2007-03-12 09:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
You should not get a CBR or any sport bike for a beginner bike... Sport bikes have a lot of power, quick steering and touchy brakes along with forward ergos (dropped short clip on bars, rearsets). This makes them unforgiving and poor bikes for beginners. In addition they usually have lots of shiny plastic which will break the first time you drop it (as most beginners do from time to time).
I strongly recommend you get a naked bike with centered ergos and a wide powerband, such as a Suzuki GS500E, Suzuki SV650, Yamaha FZ600, Triumph Bonneville, etc...
Second, try to find a good used bike. You will lose thousands in depreciation on a new one and new riders usually trade their first bikes for something bigger/better/different after the first year or two anyway. Once you get the basics of riding down on your first bike, then spring for whatever you want - even a CBR if you like. They are great bikes, just not the best thing to learn on.
One last bit of advice - no passengers for at least a year. Good luck and have fun!!!
2007-03-12 16:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you are talking like roadkill waiting to happen. Take a rider education course before you do anything else; they are free from the MSF most places in the US.
Don't start with a sportbike, either. Get yourself a small 250 dual-sport or a small standard.
The CBR is a wonderful bike once you get some experience - maybe next year.
2007-03-12 20:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by Smidgin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably should try your riding wings out on a small cruiser first. Most of the safety classes use bikes that are 250's. And I do suggest you take a safety class. Learning to ride is not difficult but learning to ride defensively takes training. Good luck and remember the power on a bike comes not from the motor but from your right wrist. Use it wisely.
2007-03-12 21:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mookie1959 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, that's not a good one to start on. Stay away from sport bikes or cruisers, neither have a good seating position for learners. Stay away from 4 cylinder bikes and go with a V-twin. The twin will have a really good power delivery for a novice. Stick with a bike that gives you a more straight up seating position. Forget about the speed for now and learn to ride properly.
2007-03-12 16:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
too much. find something smaller. i started on a beater 250ninja and now im riding a fully modified gsxr1000. the newer 600s up are just sick. Get some riding under your belt then go big. cause it wont matter if you brains are laying on the road.
2007-03-13 05:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by demo_steven 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing personal, but a CBR600 will very likely be much too powerful for any beginner. That is a bike for very experienced riders. If you buy a bike that is too powerful, you will either kill yourself, or won't enjoy it because you won't be able to control it. Sorry, but that's the truth.
2007-03-12 16:57:58 · answer #7 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
as i look into my crystal ball, i see bad visions with this bike. it will kill u before u finish ur first season. primary reason for death: excessive speed and not having the skills to handle it.
if u want to live to continue riding, its best to start out small and work ur way up.
2007-03-12 20:56:01 · answer #8 · answered by ghost rider 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, a 600 is a light bike, and with that it will accelerate enough for you. You WILL get your fix on speed and fast acceleration. Once you learn the safety aspects of riding fast, then i would upgrade to a 750 or 1000, being a GSXR, i love those bikes.
2007-03-12 16:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by USMARINE 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
this honda bike is the best overall motorcycle and it is so good that it is used by pros on racing without even having to modify it. Just start at a small speed and remember to use clutch and brake in case of emergency.
2007-03-12 18:06:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋