Is this motorcycle good for a beginner?

Question

2006 GSXR 600>>> OR WHATS A GOOD BIKE

Answer 1

It's fast, unforgiving, and will punish a beginner with all the mercy of a Catholic nun teaching juvenile delinquents if you make a mistake riding it. Some people have started on them, but you'll have a much easier time learning to ride on something less powerful. You might want to consider a GS500F instead - it's got the same styling as its big brother, but is a much more newbie friendly bike.

Answer 2

First of all (if you haven't already) I would definitely take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation class. That said, it depends a lot on how well off you are financially. If you can afford it would be a great idea to start off with a small bike like a 250 & then after a few months or a year move up to something bigger. If you can't afford to buy more than one bike I think you really should go any lower than a 750 or 800cc. If you go much lower than that you'll grow out of it pretty quickly & you'll get tired of being pushed around on the freeway.

Answer 3

Here in PA they offer free motorcycle safety course and provide motorcycles for the course, They are 250's and most of them are Honda Shadows. These are good training cycles and are not very expensive. However, if this will be your first bike buy used and pay cash, get the experience of riding before moving up to bigger and more expensive bikes. I have had friends who bought big bikes like Goldwings and rode only a few times then selling them at a loss because they weren't ready for a big bike. Nothing wrong with starting small and working up to bigger later on. In fact the smaller bike will normally sell quicker when you are ready to move up, then use the money for your next bike.

Source(s):

25 years motorcycling, owner of Goldwing and Harley Sportster, memeber of "HOG" and Christian Motorcyclist Association.

Answer 4

I learned on a 500cc Buell "@ss" Blast and my first bike after learning was a 600cc Katana.It was a slight jump in power but not much.If you use common sense a 600 GSX won't be too much power,just use some self control and don't go hypersonic until you truly get a feel for your new bike.A 600cc is fine if your a person with good judgement.If you don't have good judgement then even a 250cc Ninja will get you hurt.Learn your bikes (and yourselfs) limits and you will ride without a problem.

Answer 5

The bike is a bit to fast for a beginner. My first bike was a CB 350 over the years into GL1500 and a safety course along the way. Enjoy

Answer 6

My first bike was an 1100 yamaha v-star. If you take lessons (more than the minimum req.) and REALLY learn to ride, size is not a factor dependent on "new rider". Do yourself a favor and find a local precision riding team, ask if you can learn and practice with them, most of the time they will let you because they want better riders on the road.
I have been riding for just over a year now and because of practice and training can outride many that have ridden most of their lives. ( I took the motorcycle police course)

Bottom line is, don't buy a bike that is small, you will outgrow it very fast, buy a bike you will be happy with for years and learn to ride it.

Answer 7

A Honda Shadow. Its small, light weight (so to say), and easy to navigate. Then once you've ridden and built up your confidence you get break out the big bikes!lol!

Answer 8

Its a good bike, just take time to learn...there are two types of riders, those who have gone down and those who are going down...unfortunately.

Answer 9

it is a good bike. if you have ever ridden before then great, if you have never ridden before be ready to buy new parts for when you lay the bike down, which you will.

Answer 10

you should drive it to find out, motorcycles are machines you just have to decide for yourself