I started on dirt bikes. Riding well on loose stuff makes pavement a breeze. My first bike was an it250. Old and slow but still fun as hell. Then a few 600s and one 750. Now on a 1997 yzf600r and loving it. Waaay more power than I need to get to work! 98 ish bhp from the factory. She’s a bit heavy but I have upgraded springs on the front so she isn’t slushy like factory models.
Its good to ride dirt bikes and for teenagers they make allot of sense. But a dirt bike is completely different to a road bike. Very different skills are required.
I started on a 500cc (cb500f). Took three or four days for an hour or two a day in a parking lot by my house just getting used to a manual transmission/throttle/etc. I've had it for about two months now and I'm still really happy with it! I rarely need to push it to its red line and I've never actually gone in sixth gear in my urban commuting lifestyle. I don't plan on upgrading to a larger bike for at least another season, so it'll last me at least two or three years before I try and sell it. If you can find one, I'd definitely recommend a 500cc!
Same here except I own the cbr300r, only pushed it to the top speed once or twice. Capable enough to travel on the hwy and more than enough for city streets
First bike with a clutch I’ve had is the sv650. Beautiful starter bike for anyone with decent experience on a two wheeled vehicle. Only experience I’ve had before hand was scooters and mini bikes
I started on a 1000cc bike and never looked back. Just took my time learning in parking lots and back roads doing u turns, tight circles, standing on pegs and shift my weight to keep the bike balanced while stationary etc etc
For months I been on a 124cc Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Been all lover except the interstates. Had it at near 74mph at rare times. What max cc should I get now since I am still learning? Thank you.
DONT buy a grom or a monkey for your first bike, you will quickly regret it after a month or two of riding and you’re in the hole stuck trying to sell it to get a bigger bike. Start out on a 500 cruiser or something of that caliber.
The only thing that matters is the head space and intelligence of the rider, Do not listen to this bullshit about buying a smaller cc first, if you learn to ride a small bike then that's what you know how to ride I learned to ride a dyna and was able to skip this propaganda about buying a small bike.
I started on dirt bikes. Riding well on loose stuff makes pavement a breeze. My first bike was an it250. Old and slow but still fun as hell. Then a few 600s and one 750. Now on a 1997 yzf600r and loving it. Waaay more power than I need to get to work! 98 ish bhp from the factory. She’s a bit heavy but I have upgraded springs on the front so she isn’t slushy like factory models.
Its good to ride dirt bikes and for teenagers they make allot of sense. But a dirt bike is completely different to a road bike. Very different skills are required.
I started on a 1200 indian scout bobber. Don't be afraid.
You'll out grow a small bike in a month tops
I started on a 500cc (cb500f). Took three or four days for an hour or two a day in a parking lot by my house just getting used to a manual transmission/throttle/etc. I've had it for about two months now and I'm still really happy with it! I rarely need to push it to its red line and I've never actually gone in sixth gear in my urban commuting lifestyle. I don't plan on upgrading to a larger bike for at least another season, so it'll last me at least two or three years before I try and sell it. If you can find one, I'd definitely recommend a 500cc!
Same here except I own the cbr300r, only pushed it to the top speed once or twice. Capable enough to travel on the hwy and more than enough for city streets
First bike with a clutch I’ve had is the sv650. Beautiful starter bike for anyone with decent experience on a two wheeled vehicle. Only experience I’ve had before hand was scooters and mini bikes
Well, I started with 1200cc xD
I started on a 1000cc bike and never looked back. Just took my time learning in parking lots and back roads doing u turns, tight circles, standing on pegs and shift my weight to keep the bike balanced while stationary etc etc
Dirt bikes today are over $10,000....
what about 80s cruisers?
I fucking love that unicorn tattoo
For months I been on a 124cc Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Been all lover except the interstates. Had it at near 74mph at rare times. What max cc should I get now since I am still learning? Thank you.
DONT buy a grom or a monkey for your first bike, you will quickly regret it after a month or two of riding and you’re in the hole stuck trying to sell it to get a bigger bike. Start out on a 500 cruiser or something of that caliber.
Started on a xg750 then moved straight to a softail heritage cammed over to a 95ci 😂
Can I put a 125 motor in a 110 frame?
Ninja 250 easy to learn on and fun
Who is a good Asko mechanic on here for free?
Can you please help me sir
The only thing that matters is the head space and intelligence of the rider, Do not listen to this bullshit about buying a smaller cc first, if you learn to ride a small bike then that's what you know how to ride I learned to ride a dyna and was able to skip this propaganda about buying a small bike.