Is a 600 too much for a new rider?

sisk · 01-24-2008, 07:44 PM

Pretty much what the title says.

I have 0 riding experience, on anything. Maybe a few hours on a dirt bike a long time ago, will be taking the safety course within 2 weeks and wanted to know if it's too much bike. I've heard that it wont be too much and others that think it wont be bad.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

thestickman · 01-24-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisk

Pretty much what the title says.

I have 0 riding experience, on anything. Maybe a few hours on a dirt bike a long time ago, will be taking the safety course within 2 weeks and wanted to know if it's too much bike. I've heard that it wont be too much and others that think it wont be bad.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

It can be too much bike to start with, depending on how you approach it.

1) Know this fact: Learning how to ride a motorcycle can kill you. Especially if you get in a hurry and get out in traffic before you are ready.

2) Take a BRC.

3) After passing the BRC take your bike to a big church parking lot. Practice all the things you did in the BRC over and over again. When I got my bike I did 25 miles in one day, just in a church parking lot practicing everything from take offs, riding in circles to my left, to my right, braking, shifting and so on.

4) Then gradually begin riding around your neighborhood.

If you can do that while wearing ATGATT, a 600 won't be too much bike.

That's my answer to your question

CB750F · 01-25-2008, 05:57 AM

IMO it depends on the bike. If it's a 600cc cruiser then probably not but if it's a 600cc supersport bike then probably so.

steelsavior · 03-20-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisk

Pretty much what the title says.

I have 0 riding experience, on anything. Maybe a few hours on a dirt bike a long time ago, will be taking the safety course within 2 weeks and wanted to know if it's too much bike. I've heard that it wont be too much and others that think it wont be bad.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Hey i started out with a 1400, and didn't have any riding knowledge what so ever, and i managed. However, never get comfortable, as soon as you get comfy, your biek will tell you who's boss!

clockdaddy · 03-20-2008, 05:15 AM

Every rider is different. More important than the motor size is the fit of your bike. If you don't feel physically comfortable on your bike, that's a major problem.
I'm a fairly big fellow (6'1", 250 lbs.) and when considering another bike I've got to it on it and "feel" the comfort of the bike.
As long as you aren't a speed demon any size motor will do. If you can't control your throttle hand (LOL), get a smaller engine!!
CD

Daver · 03-20-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thestickman

If you can do that while wearing ATGATT, a 600 won't be too much bike.

what is ATGATT? I've seen it a few times, but have no idea what it means.

YamahaFan · 03-20-2008, 01:43 PM

if it's a used bike and you're not a stuntman then you'd be fine. There will be crashes but wouldn't hurt much if you wear more than just shorts and t-shirts. At least that's what it was in my case.

If it's a new bike and you still fit the rest the only thing that hurt is your wallet

YF

thestickman · 03-20-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daver

what is ATGATT? I've seen it a few times, but have no idea what it means.

ATGATT = All the gear all the time

louturks · 03-20-2008, 05:06 PM

See how it goes first in your safety class handling those 250's.

lilfroger · 03-22-2008, 02:46 AM

haha a post I can finally input on

I also am a new rider. Done a handful of hour or so trips around on the bike. I'm starting out on a Suzuki v-Strom 650. I was worried about the size of the bike the first few trips out on it (around the block and such).

I found the 250's in the MSF class to short for me (I'm 5'10" and all legs). This bike is a good height for me and the weight balance is great. So I'm not intimidated by it one bit.

I do have to be careful of the right hand though

It will push me back on the seat if I think I'm better than I am. I respect the bike and know that I have to be careful. I KNOW there is more power there if I care to take it but I also KNOW I'm not ready so I keep it real light.

02cutominfl · 04-09-2008, 10:21 PM

My first bike (the one I have now) is a vstar 1100. Very low center of gravity helps get used to it. I rode about 30 miles in my neighborhhood before ever getting out on any real roads. Practice taking off from a stop can coming to stops quickly and gradually. After 7 months I'm still alive and have put over 3k on the bike.

redzag11 · 04-11-2008, 01:16 PM

I posted this questions in another thread, but it probably belongs here. I am a new rider (passed my MSF), and am going to look at a used 2004 Yamaha YZF600R this afternoon. Looking for feedback, constructive critisicm, opinions, etc on this as a first bike. Anybody ridden one?

Whatever bike I end up getting....I plan on spending many hours in empty parking lots before I venture out onto the streets.

And keep in mind with this bike I said "look at", not "buy".

Thanks

01-24-2008, 07:44 PM	#1
sisk Registered Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Is a 600 too much for a new rider? Pretty much what the title says. I have 0 riding experience, on anything. Maybe a few hours on a dirt bike a long time ago, will be taking the safety course within 2 weeks and wanted to know if it's too much bike. I've heard that it wont be too much and others that think it wont be bad. Any suggestions? Thanks

01-25-2008, 05:57 AM	#3
CB750F Shantytown Mayor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Huntingdon Co, PA Posts: 4,721	IMO it depends on the bike. If it's a 600cc cruiser then probably not but if it's a 600cc supersport bike then probably so. __________________ 07 Ninja 500 98 ZX6E

04-11-2008, 01:16 PM	#12
redzag11 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	YZF600R I posted this questions in another thread, but it probably belongs here. I am a new rider (passed my MSF), and am going to look at a used 2004 Yamaha YZF600R this afternoon. Looking for feedback, constructive critisicm, opinions, etc on this as a first bike. Anybody ridden one? Whatever bike I end up getting....I plan on spending many hours in empty parking lots before I venture out onto the streets. And keep in mind with this bike I said "look at", not "buy". Thanks

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03-20-2008, 05:15 AM	#5
clockdaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 1,498	Every rider is different. More important than the motor size is the fit of your bike. If you don't feel physically comfortable on your bike, that's a major problem. I'm a fairly big fellow (6'1", 250 lbs.) and when considering another bike I've got to it on it and "feel" the comfort of the bike. As long as you aren't a speed demon any size motor will do. If you can't control your throttle hand (LOL), get a smaller engine!! CD

03-20-2008, 01:43 PM	#7
YamahaFan Certified Homeless Biker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA, US Posts: 2,560	if it's a used bike and you're not a stuntman then you'd be fine. There will be crashes but wouldn't hurt much if you wear more than just shorts and t-shirts. At least that's what it was in my case. If it's a new bike and you still fit the rest the only thing that hurt is your wallet YF

03-20-2008, 05:06 PM	#9
louturks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VA Posts: 1,367	See how it goes first in your safety class handling those 250's.

03-22-2008, 02:46 AM	#10
lilfroger Verified Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA Posts: 26	haha a post I can finally input on I also am a new rider. Done a handful of hour or so trips around on the bike. I'm starting out on a Suzuki v-Strom 650. I was worried about the size of the bike the first few trips out on it (around the block and such). I found the 250's in the MSF class to short for me (I'm 5'10" and all legs). This bike is a good height for me and the weight balance is great. So I'm not intimidated by it one bit. I do have to be careful of the right hand though It will push me back on the seat if I think I'm better than I am. I respect the bike and know that I have to be careful. I KNOW there is more power there if I care to take it but I also KNOW I'm not ready so I keep it real light.

04-09-2008, 10:21 PM	#11
02cutominfl Master At Arms Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 101	My first bike (the one I have now) is a vstar 1100. Very low center of gravity helps get used to it. I rode about 30 miles in my neighborhhood before ever getting out on any real roads. Practice taking off from a stop can coming to stops quickly and gradually. After 7 months I'm still alive and have put over 3k on the bike.