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Originally Posted by mineistaken
I always wanted 2 wheels, but was reluctant because I always hear about deaths and so on.. Pretty dangerous hobby. Anyway I decided to give it a go as I know myself that I am careful driver/rider and not much into over speeding or any other antics.
So I am reading that the first bike should be sterrtbike/roadster as it is easiest one to ride on the city streets.
Something like XJ6 is easy to handle and recommended for beginners:
Do you agree?
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I don't. I think if this is your first Bike you shouldn't go pass a 500cc and get a used one.
They are great to learn on and if you lay it, no biggy, it's used.
Motorcycle safety classes are also a great thing to do before you get on your own bike. They can cost around $200 for the weekend and you get Tons of information from it.
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Originally Posted by mineistaken
Second question - Am I right that the core difference between streetbike like this and sport bike like R6 is that R6 is more for speed on highway + not that comfortable sitting position + clipons instead of real "wheel" which make it harder to navigate (takes more space to turn around for example?)on the streets?
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Totally, street bikes have a lot of pick up/Torque and are faster. Not very comfortable for long distances but are easier to maneuver, lean and take turn.
Again, depends on the size of the Cruiser and the Street Bike.
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Third question: Besides steet bikes I also fancy cruiser style bikes:
How do they compare to street/roadsters? I assume it is completely different driving style? And not as easy to handle for beginners?
Thanks
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Usually a bit heavier but much more comfortable I would recommend getting a cruiser for you (Virago, Shadow, CB), anything between 250 and 500 cc, used but in good shape. Learn on it and keep it for a year or two, just enough time to the experience of driving around other Vehicles and get a good feel . You will automatically outgrow the bike at some point and will need something bigger.
Don't make the mistake of buying a big Cube as a first bike, I believe 80% of fatal crashes happened to inexperienced Motorcyclists (got that from the Motorcycle Classe instructor)
There is nothing wrong with driving a smaller Cube for a year or two.
Just my
(Been Biking for 20+ Years
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