03-11-2005, 10:12 AM
as far as stages of 600cc bikes.... i'll use yamaha as an example. they have (slowest to fastest) the YZF 600, YZF 600R, and the R6. if memory serves me right, and feel free to correct me, they never made all three at the same time.... because the 600R because the R6... i think.
anyway... if you find a YZF 600 its ALOT slower than an R6 of that same year. and this new generation R6 is more to handle than last years.
the CBR line is almost universaly considered the best beginer bike in the sport bike category. They are fast enough and rider friendly... Though most of my friends have started on the YZF 600.
if you have your head on right, the GSXR isnt a bad bike... and there will be a transition time when you you feel so comfortable that you can out ride your skills on the bike (because its crazy fast).
Its guys like this guy... seeing how controled and smart he is via his writting style.... that raises my insurance on my bike. i dont see this guy doing well on a bike at all... i just dont see it happening. I was LUCKY as hell never to do the n00b shit on a bike when i was 16 and drop the bike at the gas station, drop it at a stop sign, high side it, lay it down, or what have you... but i'm waiting for that day lol, because you cant escape it. I was young and out of control when i learned to ride... and i have ALOT of poor mechanical skills on the bike i'm going to attempt to "fix".
honestly most of the people i have met in the club are mature enough to ride. especially since we have all scared ourselves in our cars at one time or another and know we would hate to do so on a bike. i encourage EVERYONE to take the riding class... as some have done and had fun at... because you learn alot... and i'll see you at my next class (need insurance help again... well i can take it again so i will)!
anyway... if you find a YZF 600 its ALOT slower than an R6 of that same year. and this new generation R6 is more to handle than last years.
the CBR line is almost universaly considered the best beginer bike in the sport bike category. They are fast enough and rider friendly... Though most of my friends have started on the YZF 600.
if you have your head on right, the GSXR isnt a bad bike... and there will be a transition time when you you feel so comfortable that you can out ride your skills on the bike (because its crazy fast).
Its guys like this guy... seeing how controled and smart he is via his writting style.... that raises my insurance on my bike. i dont see this guy doing well on a bike at all... i just dont see it happening. I was LUCKY as hell never to do the n00b shit on a bike when i was 16 and drop the bike at the gas station, drop it at a stop sign, high side it, lay it down, or what have you... but i'm waiting for that day lol, because you cant escape it. I was young and out of control when i learned to ride... and i have ALOT of poor mechanical skills on the bike i'm going to attempt to "fix".
honestly most of the people i have met in the club are mature enough to ride. especially since we have all scared ourselves in our cars at one time or another and know we would hate to do so on a bike. i encourage EVERYONE to take the riding class... as some have done and had fun at... because you learn alot... and i'll see you at my next class (need insurance help again... well i can take it again so i will)!
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