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RaskyR1 · 01-30-2008, 06:47 PM

Bikes Rule!

I have owned 2 R6's, an R1 and now an 1800cc power cruiser. I also started out on riding on my 2000 R6

A lot of people will say a 600 is too big of a bike to start out on. I disagree somewhat. I think it all comes down to how disciplined you are. No matted if you're on a 250 or a Busa the bike will only go as fast as you want it to! If you can learn to take baby steps and not ride out of your comfort zone than I say get a 600. If you buy a 500 or something smaller you will only end up trading it in the next year. The new 600's are very light and easy to toss around. I believe they are lighter than the 500's but I could be wrong there.

Take the motorcycle safety class and if you do decide to buy a 600 respect it! If you go out and try to go fast and ride beyond your means it WILL OWN you!

Rasky

01-30-2008, 06:47 PM	#37 (permalink)
RaskyR1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shakopeeee, MN Age: 36 Posts: 4,897	Bikes Rule! I have owned 2 R6's, an R1 and now an 1800cc power cruiser. I also started out on riding on my 2000 R6 A lot of people will say a 600 is too big of a bike to start out on. I disagree somewhat. I think it all comes down to how disciplined you are. No matted if you're on a 250 or a Busa the bike will only go as fast as you want it to! If you can learn to take baby steps and not ride out of your comfort zone than I say get a 600. If you buy a 500 or something smaller you will only end up trading it in the next year. The new 600's are very light and easy to toss around. I believe they are lighter than the 500's but I could be wrong there. Take the motorcycle safety class and if you do decide to buy a 600 respect it! If you go out and try to go fast and ride beyond your means it WILL OWN you! Rasky