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Originally posted by Tron121
I just bought my brand new 2003 R6 and it’s great. Could a beginner ride it with no experience? Yes, should they I say hell no. Hells no in fact. This bike is a rocket, it will get you in more trouble faster then you can blink. I've been riding dirt bikes since I was 13, I’m 22 now but this is my first street bike. My buddy has a Ninja 250 and it’s a kitten compared to my R6. Its lots lighter has like 1/4 the power and the riding position is far less "boy racer” witch means you will be able to ride it farther without having too see a chiropractor afterwards I would highly recommend a used Ninja 250 for a beginner. You will get heckled however as it is quite the pansy bike, but just tell them you are learning and most people will respect that. Once you out grow it in a year or so. Buy a used 600 or 650. You can pick up a used 250 for around 1500 to 2000.
Basically if you have a 80-100 hp bike for you first motorcycle experience then you are more then likely going to end up hurt, riding on the road is a lot of fun but I tell my friends that LEARNING on the road is a death sentence if you are not extremely careful.(I live in Sonoma County, CA Traffic blows ass here)
Come to a light and start fumbling your controls or dump in a intersection and you are going to become a hood ornament for a Lincoln Navigator real quick.
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I'll second that big time. The ninja 250 is a great starter bike, I have riden one and am buying one for my girl. The ex500 is also a great starter bike. I have also ridden that, the riding position is nice. But if you really feel that you need some super sport 600 for a first bike, can you will me what is left of the bike after you get kiled?
