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Start on 600cc motorcycle???
I never rode motorcycle before i took brc class.the basic riders course is a 3 day course where we ride 2 out of 3 days for about 8 hrs each day.all bikes at brc were 250cc.that the only motorcycle experience i have but got the hang of it i felt pretty quick and passed and got my m2 endorsment.now i live in va and was looking at bikes.i was looking at ninja 300 but my dad said scince i took the brc course i should start off on 600cc.im not talking about a supersport.just regular 600cc street bike.where i live i could get a 09 600cc bike cheaper than i could get a used 300cc bike.so my dad said i should just go ahead and start on 600cc so i wont get bored of 300 in a month or two. I also have alot of highway driving where flow of traffic is often 85+ mph in morning where theres little traffic.im 20 years old with 3+ year car experence if that makes difference.what you guys think about starting on 600 scince i did brc.now im not overcondifdent in my ability as i am a new rider and i know a bike will respect you as long as you respect it.i dont have money to buy several bikes but if weather is bad that day i can just get a ride with my dad because we work at same place.any input of yalls thoughts on this would be helpfull.thanks
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- Mr. SmartypantsLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
Well first of all, congrats on getting your M2. Welcome to the club!
I think If you can handle a 250, a 600-650 is not that much bigger/heavier. The problem with a supersport is not the size it is but the kind of bike it is. But I think a 600cc 'standard' or 'sport tourer' would be fine to learn on. (Though apparently I'm a in the minority here among the question-answering regulars). A Yamaha Fz6R or Suzuki SV650 or Honda CB600 or Kawsaki Ninja 650, something like that.
If you don't mind cruisers, they have some advantages for starter-outers. Honda Shadow 750, Suzuki Boulevard S40 (aka 'Suzuki Savage') something like that would be good. They're more stable, easier to ride, lower center of gravity, plus they support a more relaxed, laid-back riding style that will keep you alive longer.
- BertstaLv 75 years ago
What kind of 600? If I like it I'll let you get one. It doesn't sound like a bad idea, but remember a 600cc bike like you describe will be good for 130mph. You will be Ok if you ride with your head and not your testosterone. A three day training course will introduce you to the fundamentals of bike riding but as anything, it takes years of experience to become truly competent.
- Tim DLv 75 years ago
If you get bored of a 300cc bike in a month or two then you aren't doing it right.
But before you get a 600 (which means little without the engine configuration), check out the insurance costs.
