Are you sure an r6 is a good idea for a first bike? :O have you really thought it out?
Why not? And I'll test ride it before I get it and see what I think. I don't know anyone with an r6 either...
I don't mean to come across as offensive but I'm in a similar position as you, looking to get my first bike. I haven't rode an r6 but I've sat on one, and I'm personally not too fond of the riding position. It's real aggressive, the pegs are high which forces you to lean forward more, and I just prefer a more upright riding position. I've got a friend with an r6 and it's his third bike, he said he can see how it would be intimidating for a novice rider. Just about every rider I've spoken with has recommended that I start with a smaller size bike to start with. A bump in the road that may cause a novice rider's hand to slightly turn the throttle could buck you off an r6 if you're not careful lol. Whereas a smaller bike instills more confidence since it can be driven for all it's worth. Not only are smaller bikes easier to rider, they're also lighter, more maneuverable (flickable), and more forgiving to novice mistakes.
I'm taking no offense hereI don't mean to come across as offensive but I'm in a similar position as you, looking to get my first bike. I haven't rode an r6 but I've sat on one, and I'm personally not too fond of the riding position. It's real aggressive, the pegs are high which forces you to lean forward more, and I just prefer a more upright riding position. I've got a friend with an r6 and it's his third bike, he said he can see how it would be intimidating for a novice rider. Just about every rider I've spoken with has recommended that I start with a smaller size bike to start with. A bump in the road that may cause a novice rider's hand to slightly turn the throttle could buck you off an r6 if you're not careful lol. Whereas a smaller bike instills more confidence since it can be driven for all it's worth. Not only are smaller bikes easier to rider, they're also lighter, more maneuverable (flickable), and more forgiving to novice mistakes.
This is just what I've picked up prying my way into the wonderful world of motorcycles. Honestly everyone is different but I just thought I'd share some of the reasons I would choose a smaller bike. No matter the route you choose I'm sure you'll love the bike. Ride safe, and have fun.
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) even told me I'd be great with an R6.YUM! Those are sooooooooo gooooood!
My thoughts exactly, but I'm really blunt, and Arrex is my friend and I didn't want to offend. Alex your uncle rides a much more powerful bike...how would he know? His mentality is: "well it's nothing in comparison to what i have, so of course you can handle it".
I just wish I knew someone who had one so I could test ride it.Why don't you keep the CB and expand your abilities to ride with that? If you think you'll get bored with a bike as a newb, you're insane. Learn to corner harder. Most people do not know how to do this, and if you can't handle a lesser powered bike properly, you sure as s*** can't handle anything stronger.
Like I said, I would really like to test ride one first. And I figure that I want to buy something that I will be happy with. I've been offered the CB but I'm going to get really bored with that bike really quick. So I'll pass.
My uncle may or may not be right, it's not like he's a professional rider. But he's ridden many many bikes and he rode with me all day yesterday when I was on the fzr and he rode it. He said I would do okay
And s*** if it's too scary for me when I ride it, then I won't get one. I do NOT get cocky on bikes. If I don't feel safe, I don't do it.
And the boys drool is not the reason I favor the R6. I personally like it.
young has a point. An R6 is one hell of a bike.. my best friend had one for about 2 years, and got rid of it. It was his second bike (first was a 250F that he outgrew). He was insanely intimidated by it for a good 8 months, and even then, only got truly comfortable with it as he sold it. He said if he were to do it all over again, he likely would have gotten a smaller bike, or a GSXR600.I don't mean to come across as offensive but I'm in a similar position as you, looking to get my first bike. I haven't rode an r6 but I've sat on one, and I'm personally not too fond of the riding position. It's real aggressive, the pegs are high which forces you to lean forward more, and I just prefer a more upright riding position. I've got a friend with an r6 and it's his third bike, he said he can see how it would be intimidating for a novice rider. Just about every rider I've spoken with has recommended that I start with a smaller size bike to start with. A bump in the road that may cause a novice rider's hand to slightly turn the throttle could buck you off an r6 if you're not careful lol. Whereas a smaller bike instills more confidence since it can be driven for all it's worth. Not only are smaller bikes easier to rider, they're also lighter, more maneuverable (flickable), and more forgiving to novice mistakes.
This is just what I've picked up prying my way into the wonderful world of motorcycles. Honestly everyone is different but I just thought I'd share some of the reasons I would choose a smaller bike. No matter the route you choose I'm sure you'll love the bike. Ride safe, and have fun.
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Intimidation = fear. Fear = making mistakes. No bueno. There's a difference between being intimidated, and respecting the amount of power that's sitting between your legs.
That's why I say to a point.
My mom bought a box for me cause they were cheap. I've somehow only eaten one so far.
Hit it on the head.
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