08-08-2016, 08:00 AM
This bike is really great for new riders... it doesn't have a ton of power, the brakes are really good, and the weight is very decent and balanced. Forget the nay sayers. You want to know an inappropriate bike for new riders? A CBR1000RR.
What IS really bad for new riders is more bravado than brains. Keep your ego in check. Don't attempt to beat yellow lights. Don't ride around like a hooligan. Be conservative. There are old pilots, and bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots. :-)
Also, if you almost kill yourself on a bike, seriously, sit down for about 30 minutes. Your body dumps a ton of adrenaline and your fine motor skills go out the window and your higher order cognitive functions fade (it's science). If you continue, you're more likely to make whatever happened worse. Good luck!
What IS really bad for new riders is more bravado than brains. Keep your ego in check. Don't attempt to beat yellow lights. Don't ride around like a hooligan. Be conservative. There are old pilots, and bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots. :-)
Also, if you almost kill yourself on a bike, seriously, sit down for about 30 minutes. Your body dumps a ton of adrenaline and your fine motor skills go out the window and your higher order cognitive functions fade (it's science). If you continue, you're more likely to make whatever happened worse. Good luck!