Thinking about getting a bike. Need some input.

Suserino · 2018-08-17T10:31:02+00:00

My first bike was(is still my only so far) a 600cc and that has not been a problem for me. It kind of depends on your strength somewhat aswell. Also on what type of bike it is, I have a sport touring, wich weighs about 200kg. But I strongly believe you can start on any bike you want to, you are the problem. If you have self control and are sensitive with the throttle then it's fine, I wouldn't recommend a 1000cc sport bike but if you can control yourself I don't see why not.

Edit: but I would not recommend a really expensive bike, so you don't have to care that much if you drop it or something. And the theoretical part of riding a bike is just as important as the practical, you should really learn all the risks with riding, like just a patch of gravel can make you fall etc.

ballsdeepacademic- · 2018-08-17T11:46:52+00:00

Buy used and get an sv650s with abs.

UmbrellalikeWetness · 2018-08-17T11:43:02+00:00

buy used

comercialseverywhere · 2018-08-17T12:17:21+00:00

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weirdfish42 · 2018-08-17T12:52:51+00:00

I'm same height, and weight about 210 lbs. The reason you start on a small bike, 250cc to 500cc, is because it takes a while to learn to predict, and then stop making, certian mistakes.

Anyone can ride a big bike, anyone can ride a small bike. However, when you make a mistake, the power, and more important, weight of the bike is going to determine what happens next.

You pull up to a turn, have to hit the brakes cause someone comes out of nowhere, the bike stalls, and you grab the brakes. Because you are already in a turn, the bike pulls hard to side and wants to go down. You set your foot down on some salt or gravel.

Small, light, 250cc dirt bike, Honda Rebel, or Ninja: Your foot slips a bit, you adjust your footing, and you can stand the bike right back center with your knees.

Medium, 650cc ducati, Honda Shadow, Harley 883: You slide more on the gravel, strain your shoulder or skin a knee, but otherwise set the bike down real light, feel dumb, pick it back up, and all is fine.

Big, dresser Harley, triumph rocket 3, 1300cc Kawasaki, your leg possibly gets under the bike, you definatly strain a shoulder, bike hits the ground hard with damage, and getting it back up is a real pain in the ass.

Riding is life long passion, and when you start, there is a VERY good chance you will make a mistake that causes the bike to want to go over. The point of a small one is to deal with those mistakes and learn how to avoid them without hurting yourself or the bike.

nigelh · 2018-08-17T13:21:14+00:00

Your first bike wants to be cheap, durable and easy to fix up when you drop it. Once you stop dropping it then buy something sexy.

weirdfish42 · 2018-08-17T13:57:11+00:00

That's fine, as a tall guy you'll be able to flat foot any bike, so that isnt a worry, and at 230 lbs you should be able to lift any 600 no trouble. I'm currently riding a 650cc ducati and its light as a feather.

Unlike a car there are very few things on a bike you can adjust for position, so make sure you find something you fit comfortable on.

dvbtupanit · 2018-08-17T18:04:45+00:00

Yamaha FZ-07 is a friendly beginner bike.

Sortofachemist · 2018-08-17T11:42:38+00:00

A 600cc is too small for you.

Title	Thinking about getting a bike. Need some input.
Author	comercialseverywhere
Upvotes	5
Comments	21
Date	August 17, 2018 10:16 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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