So I've beenriding for a few years and plan on getting a litre bike. Anyhow I was just wondering if there are any tips or things to expect on the ride home (that a 600 wouldn't do). I understand they are more powerful and wheelie easy and all
Firestormer
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Keep it under 6000 rpm to start with. Increase your revs as you get used to the bike. The power starts to kick in about 8k and they really start to boogie above 10k. Watch out for the extra weight when braking
Anonymous
just ride it like normal .. if you know how to ride and control a bike and what to expect when you do certain things you'll be fine .. the problems happen when a newb decides to give the throttle a big twist on a litre bike or dont respect the rpms and get careless with the clutch and dump it or something .. generally they wind up in a pond, skinning 3/4s of their cloths off or splattered on the side of a school bus or something .. but if you ride it like youre just cruising your 600 home it will actually probably be smoother than youre used to
.G.
The power is real and instant. though it may not feel any faster then the 600 (it isn't unless you are 240+) It has far more torque. it will lift or break traction in an instant.
Things can go south fast. Ride safe the line between grip and slip can be razor thin
John H
Grip the throttle with your wrist bent upward, thus preventing you from giving it full throttle impulsively. This is an old school life saving measure that you will learn to appreciate in the future. If you have to readjust your grip for the serious "go", you will give yourself time to think about the wisdom of your action.
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As long as you respect and understand the power it has and resist going to extremes the motorbike will be as well behaved as it's rider.
Depending on what you "have been riding for a few years" you need to be cautious of the brakes too...they can be described by no other means than; 'hyper'!