2007-04-16 15:02:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
listen dont be a pu$sy............do it! you think rossi was bein all gay like that? hell to the no!
2007-04-16 18:14:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your size and weight have nothing to do with this choice.
I have been riding for 35 years, have a pair of 20 year old 1100s and just graduated to a Bandit 1200. It is lighter than the 1100s, and handles almost like a sports bike. It will be a big enough and fast enough machine for me.
A Gixxer 1000 weighs less than the Bandit and has more horsepower. It will also handle a bit better, IF the rider knows what to do, and When and How to do it.
A Gixxer 1000 is a VERY powerful machine, and it is a very fast machine.
Its abilities and capabilities are far beyond what a novice rider is capable of handling. It can carry you into serious trouble before you realize what you are in and, even though the bike might (in other hands) be capable of handling the circumstance, and more, you will not be.
That is not conjecture, but fact.
People who do what you are contemplating are often called squids. Think about it.
Get a smaller bike, NOT a 600 sport bike, but a smaller displacement machine that will carry you comfortably and give you a better chance at living and learning long enough that you will be able to get onto a Gixxer and enjoy what it can deliver.
Above all,
TAKE AN APPROVED COURSE IN MOTORCYCLE RIDING.
Enjoy.
2007-04-16 23:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Raise your life insurance!!
The GSXR1000 is one of the most powerful motorcycle on the market. Is it a good starter bike, you know the answer already.
If you must have a big bike to learn, get an SV1000 or FZR1000 or some 1000 without full fairing (not a race bike).
Im a big guy and would recommend these.
If you want to learn to ride well, in less time, get a small bike like a SV650, Ninja 500, etc and learn to ride these. Then move up to a faster bike. You will get better faster and you will then know what your looking at.
You would not teach someone to drive in a Formula 1 car would you? Well that is the same as getting a GSXR1000 to learn.
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You NEED a helmet, leather gloves, jacket and boot minimum.
2007-04-17 08:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A 1000cc sportbike is a bad starter bike NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE!
But go ahead. Buy the thing. Make sure you get it new from the dealer, wear a T-shirt & jeans with your Icon helmet, and don't forget to twist the throttle all the way 'round as you leave the parking lot just to break it in.
While you're at it, a Glock semi-auto is a great starter gun for Russian Roulette too.
2007-04-17 09:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been riding for 23 years now. Started out on a 550 Yammy, and had just enough power to teach me to respect it. Of course, now it's a 1200 Venture. In short, get good, then fast!
2007-04-16 23:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Misplaced Manitoban 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a starter bike at all, thats the top of the ladder.
2007-04-17 00:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by moolie_wfo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes ...BAD choice...way to much go for a learner...
would suggest you get an older mid size bike around 500cc
2007-04-16 23:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes too much power for a beginer
2007-04-17 07:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by 51 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfect plenty power decent size. go for it
2007-04-16 22:18:24 · answer #9 · answered by klp_dog 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋