Just get a ZX14... it's a great starter bike plus its beautiful!


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I dont know... you can get in trouble on anything. A lady in my MSF class on a POS Nighthawk hit a curb and landed on her head/neck in such a way that we had to call an ambulance, and that was at 10 mph. Just being on two wheel alone is dangerous, so you may as well get a bike you can grow with. If you start on a Ninja 250/500 you'll want to sell it in a few months. The F4/F4i's are easier to learn on and control than the RR, that was the question.

 

I have owned both. The f4i is the better choice for a beginner. Just remember that you will not ride very many bikes like the f4i. When you jump to a more aggressive bike it is still a big change. The f4i is very easy to ride, but still has more than enough power to mess you up.

 

since you chose to address me specifically, let's talk about this...
I agree that anything can get you in trouble. No argument there.

Yes, just being on two wheels is dangerous. What makes you think a 250/500 can't grow with you????? Take a 250 or 500 to the track and see if you think you've mastered one.

A 600 is not a forgiving bike, especially for a new rider. One of the points of starting on a smaller bike is that they are forgiving. A 600 (or bigger) sportbike cannot teach you the finer points of braking and precision throttle control (at least, not as quickly and easily).

Take a 250 or 500 to the track, learn to carry the corner speed, and you'll be smokin' liter bikes with a 600. Trust me.