I wanted to see what everyone thought about a cbr600 as a first bike?I was going to get a ninja 500,but that's what my bro. had and said that he was ready for a faster bike after a few weeks,so I don't want to spend $4000 on a bike just to trade it in a month or so.So what do you all think,too much power for a beginner or what?

 

It depends, have you been around bikes and things of this nature or will this be your first time ever riding one?
I had never ridden a sport bike before I got my 04 600rr, but I grew up around dirt bikes and fourwheelers.
If you feel confident with being able to ride a 600 then I would say go for it.
Remember, you can always ride a CBR 600 as slow as a ninja 500, but you can never ride a ninja 500
as fas as you can ride a CBR 600. So I guess i would just recomend getting the 600 and taking it easy
for a while. Have fun, but be safe.

 

try to pick up an F2 or F3 so you can get used to riding first. that way if you lay it down, you wont be kickin yourself in the @ss.

 

I'll be putting frame sliders on it as soon as I get i get it and I also do paint and body so I'm not really worried about laying it down so much as I am the torque of the bike.From what I've heard the throttle is pretty touchy and they have alot of torque but I guess if I take it easy and take my time like powermac said,I should be alright.Also,it sucks not to be able to test drive something your going to be paying that much money for and I was wondering how bad long rides are;say an hour or two?I was thinking about going with the F4 since it's more comfortable but if the ride on the RR isn't too bad I would much rather go with that.

 

sv650 is a nice first bike. hawks are good ummm any cbr is fine just not the 600rr

 

whats wrong w/ the rr l8x? I looooove mine. It's my first bike, but as previously stated ive ridden dirtbikes/fourwheelers/three wheelers all my life, so im used to it, a little bit. I think the 600 RR is a VERY nice bike, the only thing is the long rides. It is a little uncomfortable, but once you get used to it, no biggy. Just take more rest breaks and dont push it too hard at first. let you body condition itself to handle the riding position.


just remember... it only goes as fast as you MAKE it go....



Chris

 

The advise I was given is the same I'll give you... If you haven't been around bikes, and you haven't ever really taken one out. Start on a 250. You can find them under 2000, and it'll be a god start. Yeah, you won't get the style or speed you may want, but it's a great thing to start off on, and if you put it down, you won't feel as bad about it. Remember, there are two kinds of riders. Ones that HAVE put their bike down, and ones that WILL put their bike down.

 

yeah i just dont think a beginner can handle a rr or gsxr or zx6r or r6 as a first bike. Nothing wrong with them. I have em and rode them and love em. just not for a beginner.

 

^^^^^^ now i understand l8x goooood thinkin [sm=exactly.gif][sm=icon_ladiesman.gif][sm=smiley20.gif] sorry, had to try some smilies while i was at it


take er easy,

Chris

 

I went to bike week this weekend and sat on a few bikes and actually met a few guys who gave me some pointers and let me ride their bike around the parking lot and I think I'm going to get an 03' F4,that way I'll have the looks of an RR,more comfort,and not quite as fast.Thanks for all the advice.