Saturday, January 23, 2010

QUESTION: "well i just got an 02 CBR 600f4i.did i make the right choice by gettign that for a starter bike,everyone i talked to said its a good starter bike" (2008)

          The 600 F4i is a pretty good starter bike. I'm not sure what year you have, but after Honda came out with the 600rr they made the 600F4i less of a racer. The 600F4i in both styles is still a very powerful bike. One that can quickly get a newbie in to trouble. Honda makes pretty well mannered bikes. They are more forgiving when errors are made. However, I still suggest something with a little less power, like a SV650, Kawasaki 650, etc. These engines are a lil bigger but these are not race bikes. THe engine is bigger but it does not make as much power, nor are the bikes as light as the race 600s.

          A beginner should be focused on learning the fundamentals, not flossing, showing off, stunting, none of that. You have to earn that. A beginner needs to focus on learning the skills that will keep him/her safe.

          Its easier to learn on a bike that you are not afraid of. Yes many riders have learned on big bikes. However, I have noticed that they also learn slower and often endure more crashes.

          And don't forget, formal training is a must. Don't have you boy or your girlfriend's uncle or anyone else teach you. Pay and go to the class. Its an investment in saving your life.

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