Im looking a the honda 600cbr the sales rep said he doesn't recommend I get one without experience. I have used to own a dirt bike before if that helps.should i take a riding training class before or after i get one?
2007-12-09 10:30:52 · 14 answers · asked by William M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
When you buy a bike go big cause you will get used to it quick.
What you want is all the power you can get.
when merging or entering the freeway sometimes you have to accelerate hard to get in front.
Don't waste your money on small bikes just go big.
2007-12-09 11:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by M 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
The sales rep is right. Riding one of those is not like riding a dirt bike. Fundamentally, yes - they both have similar components, but that's where the similarity ends. You need to get experience with riding a motorcycle in traffic first. A 600CBR is a very powerful, very fast motorcycle and is not the proper model to learn on. Start out with a 250, like a Ninja or something. Ride that for a year, get some solid experience, then go for the big bike.
2007-12-10 17:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trouble with getting a crotch rocket as your first bike is that you'll feel like every time another bike pulls up to the line with you, you'll feel like you're expected to take off at an impressive rate of speed, and push the envelope of your known capabilities.
It wasn't my first bike, but I once had a fast streetbike and never lost a stoplight race. It was the fastest hunk of junk in Huntington Beach. When it lost its crank (racing equipment shortens engine life) I decided I'd had enough speed and bought a '55 BMW 500cc twin.
Nobody expects an old stodgy sidehack mule to leave rubber, so when another bike pulled up alongside me, I'd always tell him to not make me look bad, and they'd always pull away nice and slow.
I actually got more enjoyment from riding the Bimmer than the Yoshimura Suzuki.
Do you really want a 600cbr? Explore your psyche and don't pay attention to what other guys think is cool. Do you really have a passion for speed? Are you going to try to win races?
What do you want a bike for anyway? What kind of riding do expect you'll do with it? Two-up touring? Commuting? Cruising? Just a ride to relax?
Do you live where there are some great back roads?
One of my first bikes was a Honda 400 automatic. It was the bike I had when I met my wife, and we went everywhere on that scoot. Of all the bikes I've ever had, I can honestly say I enjoyed that bike the most.
It's not the bike, it's who you are that will endear your ride to you. If you think the cbr will scratch your itch, do it. But if you're just getting it because you want your friends to think you're cool, you're wasting your money. Buy a bike for you, not for your friends.
2007-12-09 21:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rider training is the best way! Dirt bike and street bikes share very little in common. Both have 2 wheels, both go really fast, both can kill you on an instant. Other than that, you should get some training. Going for a fast sport bike right off is not a good idea. Get an older bike you won't get upset over if you do dump it, then get used to riding in traffic.
GO TO WWW.MRF.ORG and you can find training courses in your area.
Ride safe!
2007-12-10 12:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Fred S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy the bike before you learn how to ride!!!!
I have ridden bikes for 36 years and know what I am talking about. Find a motorcycle riders training course and get enrolled now. After you have taken the course get a bike that you will not be afraid to get scratched up. As anyone who has ridden for a while will tell you you are going to dump the bike a time or two before you get good at it. Start with a smaller bike because they are not so hard to pick back up after you lay it on its side.
2007-12-09 18:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by James E Lewis AKA choteau 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I would start off on something a little smaller. You want to get acclimated to all that horsepower. Having experience with a dirt bike helps but, as you know the rules have changed once you pull out into traffic. A training class wouldn't hurt but if you decide not to take it, start off slow and take it easy. At first ride as much as you can where traffic and other obstacles are not. MOST IMPORTANTLY NEVER NEVER LOSE RESPECT FOR THAT BIKE. Wear your helmet and be careful. Good luck with it.
~Steve
2007-12-09 18:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by Steve S. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only should you take a training course but you start off with a less powerful bike. I belong to a State Community Road Safety Council in my country and many young people are killed for the very reasons I am saying this to you. You may be able to handle the bike ok but that little old lady driver who misjudges your take off speed from the lights and turns across in front of you is not so aware ~~
2007-12-09 19:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i rode dirt before street like you... bought a cheap secondhand zxr400 to get used to it and so it wouldnt be too expensive if i had an off. so glad i did.... dropped it once and 2 low speed spills. had the little ninja for a year before i bought a cbr600, then a zx9r then a r1. never had an off since the zxr400 and thats with doing 35000 miles a year.
dirt is nothing like road (no chance of sliding round a bend because of a diesel spill and then hitting a lamppost).
my advice is buy a cheap 400 and get used to it.... you have all the time in the world to do those wheelies, endos and burnouts- no one needs a 600+cc bike if they intend to do the speed limit and ride as if it were a car
2007-12-09 20:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One problem with new riders like yourself. They do not know how much insurance is. Since you are a new rider, you are looking at an easy $200USD a month. If you are looking to be making payments on your bike, that is another $100-$140USD month. You should look into the new Kawi Ninja 250R. That bike looks great and is an excellent starter bike, if you must go new. I recommend a used bike, only because you can sell it close to what you paid for it.
2007-12-09 20:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by ajponu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless that dirt bike was an open class and u rode it on the street, I'd say take the training course first...they will prob have U riding 250 bikes so u can get used to that size street bike and go from there.
2007-12-09 18:45:26 · answer #10 · answered by stanly s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, take the MSF class before you buy anything. It'll help you make better decisions. To find a class offering near you call 1(800) 446-9227
2007-12-09 18:36:34 · answer #11 · answered by Steven S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋