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Old 02-29-2012, 09:24 PM   #1
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Default So you want to learn how to ride and want to buy a super sport? Read this

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Old 02-29-2012, 11:06 PM   #2
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Busa 4 first bike = win
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:19 PM   #3
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Hey, I know people who started on busas.... :-) I still hate it when they bring in other traffic as a reason not to buy a superstore..... It's the same on any bike.... I'd.
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:28 PM   #4
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I honestly think new 600s are more forgiving than 650s. 650s are like on and off switches. At low power/low speeds, like you would be in normal traffic, you have a very twitchy bike on a 650, add to that shitty suspension. This is not the best way to learn.

On a modern 600, low speed/low power, the bike is very slow to rev up and go in comparison to the 650. It's not til you hit the high up powerband that it becomes a racer. It's harder for newbies to keep it in the powerband. Plus, you got a much better suspension/brakes. If you get a Honda, don't know if other manufacturers do this yet or not, but you can get ABS and steering damper stock.

I don't see the point to bash 600s, but give passes to 650s.
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Old 03-01-2012, 01:12 PM   #5
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Hey, I know people who started on busas.... :-) I still hate it when they bring in other traffic as a reason not to buy a superstore..... It's the same on any bike.... I'd.
I think a sportbike is better in traffic withthe better acceleration, braking and handling compared to other bikes. As a noob you can get yourself into mroe trouble on a sportbike, but once yo ukinda know what your doing it can also help get you out of trouble.
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As a noob you can get yourself into mroe trouble on a sportbike
On a related note: I've never been in more trouble than on supermoto bikes. The mindset that at any given time you can jump up on the sidewalk, and make a getaway down steps thru a business park or pedestrian bridge is like giving someone Ironmans suit.

Not that I ever did that
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Old 03-01-2012, 07:31 PM   #7
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Reminded me of this video I saw. Lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUsjv-MRoTs&sns=em
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My bike is the exception to the rule. It says no 4 cylinders. But my 4 cylinders only produce 70hp....
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BTW lots of racers start off on 600s.... At least in this country they do... Other than the Red Bull rookies, is there a smaller professional racing class? I remember the old 250 2-stroke class but that wasn't for the faint heart either.
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BTW lots of racers start off on 600s.... At least in this country they do... Other than the Red Bull rookies, is there a smaller professional racing class? I remember the old 250 2-stroke class but that wasn't for the faint heart either.
I know 2 current teen racers that started on ninja 250s. The one, Harrison Ringle won national championships the last two years. He now has offers to move up to a sponsored 600 ride, but I dont think he wants to yet. I think he decided to race 650 twins this year...
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