So I have never even sat on a bike before. But i want one. I need a bike to learn on and i want to stick with Honda 100%. Does anyone have a CBR600RR. Is it too much for a beginner? I have done a little research. but the majority of info is on aftermarket parts and stuff.

I just want a straight and honest answer. It will be just for cruising on the weekends and enjoying the weather when the S is taken a nap.

Any thoughts and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

!!!And i will not be racing or speeding greatly (cause i speed no matter what) on the bike. I like to live and not smear!!!!

 

I'm pretty much in the same exact position as you. I'm thinking of taking a bike class next week cuz I have always wanted one too.

My friend had CBR600RR as his first bike and he hasn't had too much of a problem with it. I think it's mostly about your riding skill and ability to control what you have.

 

Well Joe just to give you a heads up. You may want to by a bike that you can just get liability on because the rates on sport bikes is through the roof. Try a Kawasaki Ninja 500 the rates wont be near as bad.

 

i personally wouldn't do it. But i've known of a lot of people that started off on 600 super sports and haven't had a problem.

I would personally look at a CBR f4i

 

At the same time, I am 6'3'' tall and would look ridiculous on anything smaller.

 

Get a ZX-14 THEN OR A BUSA!

 

No..you'll be just fine on a 600.eheemmm(clears throat) I may know someone that may or may not have a 2008 Ninja ZX6R for sale. The best way to learn how to ride a bike....is to ride a bike! Seriously.Classes are good because it will give you the basic skills and safety info but your only going to learn to ride by doing it.And just for the record.IM a honda guy when it comes to cars....but bikes are not the same.Everyone has their own opinion but i would say research before you purchase.Dont just go with honda because you like the name brand.If you buy a 500 or smaller its basically like buying a scooter on steroids.You'll get tired of a 500 REALLY fast and you'll want to upgrade.Hope this helps

Bill

 

Thanks Nukl. I am not gonna be purchasing for over a year. Hence the research part. Thats what this is. I also am reading tons. I know the best way to learn it to do it. I just want to do it on a lower powered bike, and in safe conditions. Keep the info comin.

 

After my research I've decided to settle on a Honda 599/CB600F/Hornet/whatever else it might be called depending on your location, I don't want to kill myself on a high powered street bike, and yet I don't want a cruiser either. The 599 is considered a sportbike but you have an upright seating position which works out nicely for me. Just a thought I hear the Suzuki SV600 is pretty much the same.

 

Edit* For what it's worth, the 599 is essentially a detuned 600RR, if it helps at all