black caesar
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I plan on taking a 3 day motorcycle course. Since I'm new, I'm thinking of starting with a 300-500 Ninja
Hell yea, take that course ....... and take the advanced course after you get your own bike
This is all my opinion ...... I'll say, go for the Kawi 300 or the honda 500 if you're not tall .....like 5'10 or under. These bikes are best for getting you sharp and confident in turning/leaning skill ..... the kawi 650 would be better if you're tall and on the heavy side ... over 5'10 & over 200lbs ...... it has more leg room and a little more power than the others but still good for a new rider. It might be hard to find one used cause after people was getting them as starter/learning bikes .... they keep them because they're fun and good on gas
This is all my opinion ...... I'll say, go for the Kawi 300 or the honda 500 if you're not tall .....like 5'10 or under. These bikes are best for getting you sharp and confident in turning/leaning skill ..... the kawi 650 would be better if you're tall and on the heavy side ... over 5'10 & over 200lbs ...... it has more leg room and a little more power than the others but still good for a new rider. It might be hard to find one used cause after people was getting them as starter/learning bikes .... they keep them because they're fun and good on gas
black caesar
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MECCA1000;6812234 said:
I'm 5'11. The cat I talked to at the book store Sunday was saying that a 300 was food to get a feel for riding and to see If its for me, because and the 300 isn't that expensive
black caesar
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@miamivice305 Come drop some knowledge on the subject.
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whatevathehell
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black caesar;6812407 said:
I used to have a ninja 250 like 4 years ago..that thing was awesome(esp cuz im short)up until somebody popped me. Im thinking about taking the course again and like you either getting the 300 or 500. even though its been some years I dont think ive forgotten that much so i might opt for the more powerful 500 instead even though the ninja looks nicer.
banginscrew901
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Why not start with a bike you want instead of getting a ninja 250?
I believe that starting off on a smaller bike is better for the beginner rider to build confidence and skills faster than a larger and/or more powerful bike like 600 - 1000 ..... Starting out on something like a GSXR-750 will have the rider more focused on throttle management (keeping the front wheel on the ground)
On top of that, the 250 - 450's are cheaper to buy, maintain (insurance) & are good on gas .... plus they hold a higher resale value if one wants to sale theirs & step up to something larger ....... But most that I know end up keeping theirs because of the fun factor.
On top of that, the 250 - 450's are cheaper to buy, maintain (insurance) & are good on gas .... plus they hold a higher resale value if one wants to sale theirs & step up to something larger ....... But most that I know end up keeping theirs because of the fun factor.
black caesar
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Cain;6823029 said:Don't get a little bike like a 500 you'll be tired of it in 2 months. Get yourself a 600 or GSXR750 the newer smaller cc engine bikes like those two have the power you need and perfect to start out on. I had 3 bikes GSXR 750,ZX- 1000 & ZX-14each time I went up in power. The 750 and 1000 was the best though.
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@cain props. Do you customize your bikes?
@Cain Don't be sending these new riders out there to their doom bro! lol
There's a difference between having a passion for something and just a interest. That's why I tell all new riders to take the class before anything.
I had a friend that swore up and down that he was gonna be out on the road burning it down with the rest of us that was already riding. I told him to go take the class. Dude signed up for the class, went out and bought a helmet with matching jacket, gloves, & riding boots. Took the class on their 250's and dropped the bike on his first figure 8. Dude was shook after that, didn't even finish the 3 day course or ride a bike after that. He told me that it was his eye opener to the fact that he really didn't wanna ride, he was just in it for the cool factor. Now he's a BMW and Audi coupe diehard. lol
There's a difference between having a passion for something and just a interest. That's why I tell all new riders to take the class before anything.
I had a friend that swore up and down that he was gonna be out on the road burning it down with the rest of us that was already riding. I told him to go take the class. Dude signed up for the class, went out and bought a helmet with matching jacket, gloves, & riding boots. Took the class on their 250's and dropped the bike on his first figure 8. Dude was shook after that, didn't even finish the 3 day course or ride a bike after that. He told me that it was his eye opener to the fact that he really didn't wanna ride, he was just in it for the cool factor. Now he's a BMW and Audi coupe diehard. lol
When I first jumped on this, I was only 12 ...... it belonged to my older cousin. He didn't have any gas or gas money. He saw me and asked what was I up to .... told him my pops just gave me $5 and I was going to the pizza shop to play video games ....... My cousin was like, "Yo, if you let me get $3, i'll let you ride around the parking lot for a minute?!" I took that deal with the quickness and soon as I got on .... "This is the throttle & these are the brakes?! Got it!" I was through the parking lot and heading down the street! My cousin was mad, until the next time he needed some gas money.
The same cousin bought this the next summer ....... had to give up $10 for a ride ...... only got to ride that bike twice ....
Don't know what got into my moms but, when I was 15, she pulled up on one of these ....... Straight up told me I couldn't ride. So, while she was standing off to the side talking to one of her friends and left this joint running ...... I jacked her for her shit! lol Blasted down the side walk and jumped that bitch off a curb! Moms was so pissed when I got back, I saw her waiting with her knife out! I stopped about half a block away, jumped off and ran away to my grandmoms house for the rest of the weekend! lol Come to find out, she was gonna give it to me when I got my license but since I "was a dumbass" she sold it at the end of the summer.
At 17, I almost killed myself trying to jump a creek on this 80
Took the 3 day course on this ....... almost caught the automatic fail for not listening to the instructor. Had that bish up in 4th gear passing fools like we was racing .......
This was my first official bike that I owned .... a '98 GSXR-750 that I bought used in '99 ...... I crashed it up a few times getting outta control and trying to stunt ......
Sold the '98 in 2001 & bought this bad boy brand new right out the crate in '02 .... GSXR-1000
WAAAAAY too much power for NYC, but it was perfect for the wide open roads out her in AZ.
black caesar
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@cain @MECCA1000 How do y'all feel about the T-Rex? Not the Cayman...
MECCA1000;6823272 said:
When I first jumped on this, I was only 12 ...... it belonged to my older cousin. He didn't have any gas or gas money. He saw me and asked what was I up to .... told him my pops just gave me $5 and I was going to the pizza shop to play video games ....... My cousin was like, "Yo, if you let me get $3, i'll let you ride around the parking lot for a minute?!" I took that deal with the quickness and soon as I got on .... "This is the throttle & these are the brakes?! Got it!" I was through the parking lot and heading down the street! My cousin was mad, until the next time he needed some gas money.
The same cousin bought this the next summer ....... had to give up $10 for a ride ...... only got to ride that bike twice ....
Don't know what got into my moms but, when I was 15, she pulled up on one of these ....... Straight up told me I couldn't ride. So, while she was standing off to the side talking to one of her friends and left this joint running ...... I jacked her for her shit! lol Blasted down the side walk and jumped that bitch off a curb! Moms was so pissed when I got back, I saw her waiting with her knife out! I stopped about half a block away, jumped off and ran away to my grandmoms house for the rest of the weekend! lol Come to find out, she was gonna give it to me when I got my license but since I "was a dumbass" she sold it at the end of the summer.
At 17, I almost killed myself trying to jump a creek on this 80
Took the 3 day course on this ....... almost caught the automatic fail for not listening to the instructor. Had that bish up in 4th gear passing fools like we was racing .......
This was my first official bike that I owned .... a '98 GSXR-750 that I bought used in '99 ...... I crashed it up a few times getting outta control and trying to stunt ......
Sold the '98 in 2001 & bought this bad boy brand new right out the crate in '02 .... GSXR-1000
WAAAAAY too much power for NYC, but it was perfect for the wide open roads out her in AZ.
Got damn, how old are you?
I started off on dirt bikes but started riding a cb 750 at 15. Most start off on 500cc bikes.
Bruh dont waste ur time or money on a 300. I wouldnt recommend anything smaller than a 600. I started off with a Honda cbr 600 f4i and im a big guy 6'3" 235. Shit was perfect. I had never even sat on a motorcycle the day I bought and I didnt have a clue how to ride one. A guy at my job was rider and spent about 3 hours with me in the parking lot after work teaching me how to ride. By the 3rd day I was good. I was scared as fuck but it didnt take long to catch on.
The 600 was a good size to learn on. It wasnt too powerful so I was able to handle the acceleration and get used to it. But it wasn't to weak either. When I hit the throttle that lil bitch would go!!! I got it up to 140 and I was taking it easy b/c I was about to replace the front tire.
I think a 750 could be a good bike for a beginner as well but I wouldnt waste my time or money on anything less than a 600
The 600 was a good size to learn on. It wasnt too powerful so I was able to handle the acceleration and get used to it. But it wasn't to weak either. When I hit the throttle that lil bitch would go!!! I got it up to 140 and I was taking it easy b/c I was about to replace the front tire.
I think a 750 could be a good bike for a beginner as well but I wouldnt waste my time or money on anything less than a 600
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Yo personally I believe the Honda CBR600 is the best starter bike in the 'superbike' area...
I had one for a year then went up to the full 'Fireblade' CBR1000... Like you I did an intensive week long course...
I didnt really ride enough though so I sold recently... My advice is if your getting a bike that can hit 190mph in seconds, is ride it regularly or it can catch you out... Thats the reason I got rid of mine, I woudnt ride it for 6months, get on and schitt myself when the front wheel comes up lol
I had one for a year then went up to the full 'Fireblade' CBR1000... Like you I did an intensive week long course...
I didnt really ride enough though so I sold recently... My advice is if your getting a bike that can hit 190mph in seconds, is ride it regularly or it can catch you out... Thats the reason I got rid of mine, I woudnt ride it for 6months, get on and schitt myself when the front wheel comes up lol
