hello from hayward,CA i didnt know where to put this since im new..... But I want to know if the f4i is a good started bike. I live in hayward and go to college in stocken so i will be doing a lot of freeway riding. Thanks for comments

 

welcome to CBRF

what do you ride????

 

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Welcome aboard PRboy510!

TAYQ: The F4i can be a good first bike BUT...

Starting/learning to ride on an F4i will increase the learning curve by a significantly increased amount. Things happen a lot quicker w/ any 600cc vs a 250 or 500. Which means, your decisions & reactions will have to be quicker. <--This is what tends to get new riders in trouble & over their heads...especially w/ the increased power of a higher cc machine. This is why many of us here suggest starting on a 250 & working your way up to the 600. That's not to say that you can't start on a 600 but you need to be keenly aware of what I just mentioned & be prepared for a higher degree of respect w/a 600cc machine.

Additionally, you need to take a MSF Course Motorcycle Safety Foundation to learn basic technique & safety, & build upon that to become a responsible rider. The MSF provides the motorcycles for the course - typically 250's. Take the course & make your own determination afterward as to what you'll start on.

There is always the guy that comes along that says he started on a 600 & that its perfectly ok for everyone. <--Wrong! Its not ok for everyone. Nobody here knows your skill level or maturity level. You'll have to make those decisions for yourself. Its much more responsible & helpful to suggest you approach your decision in an informed manner.

Whatever you decide to do, we hope you'll be a safe rider. Good luck.

 

thanks for the reply it helped so much. I start my msf course on Feb 1 but if i decide to go with a 250 would it be able to do 45 to an hour freeway drive?

 

Glad to hear you're registered for the MSF...excellent & responsible decision.

The Honda 250 is more than capable of interstate speeds.

Again, as I said, the F4i can be a good bike to start on IF you know your limitations & abilities as a beginner. Don't want you to rule it out, just to be aware of the responsibility involved w/ starting on it. I gather that you are logically thinking your way into motorcycling, & that shows a great deal of maturity. That maturity is a key component in learning to ride & ride responsibly...especially on a larger cc machine.

So, take your MSF, continue your thought process on what bike you'll start on, & give it some time to make a decision.

 

Yuppers to GotCBR. Although a 250 for hour commutes is probably pushing it,
comfort-wise.
I personally, think the 400-500 is an excellent choice for the beginneer class. (Assuming a modicom of maturity).

If you tend to wring out everything you drive, can't help but romp-it, you should be
very leary of a modern 600cc sport-bike. Bad things happen fast, if you're careless.
As GotCBR said, only you can make that call.

The plus to starting on a 600...you'll be entering into the most versatile class of
street-bike on the planet. Enough power to sport or commute long distance, light
and nimble. Economical in initial purchase and long-term maintenance.

Hope this gives you some food for thought, Ern

 

Good info on here, guys. I'm also new and taking great advice from alot of these threads. Thanks.