08-14-2017, 02:15 AM
I'm torn on the subject. I'm kind of the opinion of starting small and working your way up (actually there are people who prefer small bikes over larger bikes, but I am not one of those lol) but I started on a 50cc street bike, progressed thru 160, 305, 350, 450, 650, 750 , 1000 etc. There were maybe too many steps in that transition, but it did allow me to get used to the increased size and power of the next larger bike before moving on. There is a huge difference between a 250cc bike and a 1000cc bike in terms of size and power.I wish here in the USA there were steps like in other parts of the world where you are approved for a 250cc for so long, then maybe a 650 for so long, then get whatever CC you want. The mean streets are a tough place to learn how to survive on a motorcycle. Although a 250 can get you killed, a liter bike can get you killed much quicker imo. That, and some people should not ride motorcycles (or drive cars for that matter) no matter displacement.