I'm 5'11" and 190 lbs
2007-09-30 14:06:15 · 7 answers · asked by White Chocolate 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Yes, its got good torque and Honda made it for a long time so there are plenty of parts around
gardrail is talking rubbish about stuff he has no experience of (again).
Jim, Harley's use a bolt up crank on older models and a pressed pin on new ones. Only the V-rod has a split big end so the bolts cant come loose as you suggested in another answer
2007-10-03 20:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a sparkling rider.. I took the riders risk-free practices classes ( I particularly propose) i offered a Honda CBR six hundred and that i like it.. on the initiating i presumed it could be too lots ability.. Then i turn into debating that it wasn't gonna be sufficient ability So i wanted a 750 or some thing.. in any case. i offered the 600cc and it has all the ability i desire.. i've got had it for 2 years now and prefer it. Its gentle, i'm approximately 5'5 and that i've got a number of of room to touch the floor. Its additionally great easy (purely in case you drop it).. If i could are transforming into some thing with under 600cc's i could be eager to sell it with the help of now. It has great shift factors for begginners, so its now not so jerky or rapid to the place this is going to scare the fearful novices. yet.... It nevertheless has the upward thrust up and flow, It reacts great, so suitable dealing with and function. additionally, i like the pull once you upward thrust up interior the ability band. It definetly holds its own.. My suggestion is get the 600cc Honda CBR !!! i like it !!! it particularly is a great novices motorcycle !!!
2017-01-02 20:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the CX500EC and it's a lovely bike. But... it is heavy, not a lot more than other 500 cc bikes, but it carries it's weight up high which does make it less than ideal to learn on.
However, if it's cheap enough go for it, and fit engine bars so nothing gets bust when you drop it (any you WILL drop it).
2007-10-01 07:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it as a starter bike.
Because of the engine configuration and where it's mounted in the frame, the center of gravity is high, making it a little unsteady and top heavy.
Also, because of the "V" design of the engine, it's very shaky, making it a little difficult to balance at slow speeds.
Plus, it's so old, it will be hard to get parts for.
If it breaks, or if you drop it, you could be waiting forever, looking for parts when you could be riding with a newer bike.
2007-10-01 08:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had a 1980 CX500 Custom with fairing and loved it.
It ran well handled well and was balanced fairly well too.
2007-09-30 15:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by reddcobalt07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could do a lot worse. The CX was always a very forgiving bike, comfortable and smooth.
2007-09-30 15:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by noah buddy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's a hugh bike, but you're 5'11" so you can handle it.
2007-09-30 14:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by kym b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋