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Originally Posted by RyanEJ8
I am a safe driver actually. I work for an insurance company and haven't had a ticket in over 5 years. I have never once raced the Honda since I turboed it anywhere BUT the track. Also when did I ever say I didn't want a fast bike? That doesn't mean I'm going to go jump on it the first day and do 150mph down the interstate and drag my knee through every corner. I want something that has the power there when I want it though.
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The power is ALSO there when you DON'T want it and when you don't need it - like when you are LEARNING to ride the bike. The bike doesn't say 'oh, he doesn't want all the power, so I'll just ignore the 1/2 throttle input he accidentally gave me because he hit a bump and wasn't paying attention.'
We've heard it all before. We've also seen precisely the opposite. If you work for an insurance company, then you know the statistics or have access to them. Go look them up.
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No, he's probably not a great rider, but maybe in a year or so he will be. Funny thing is I did learn how to drive a car in an 11 second car. Why wouldn't taking the appropriate class and then riding a 600rr like a normal person rather then a racebike driver be a proper way to learn how to ride a motorcycle safely?
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You mean riding a 600rr down to the local McDonald's to hang out with your bud? That's how the 'average' person who owns one of these bikes rides it.
If all you want to do is cruise, why waste your money? Go for the 1000RR instead. You'll be bored of the 600 by next year anyway.
If you want to actually learn how to ride the motorcycle, as opposed to just sitting on it and looking cool, you'll start with a smaller, more manageable bike. What about a motorcycle that makes 115 HP, weighs 385 lbs, runs mid 10s BONE STOCK, can top out at 160mph, and has plastics that are VERY expensive to replace when damaged screams 'beginner bike' to you? edit: I forgot to mention that they also like to fall over at low speeds, are prone to headshake and tank slappers, will endo in a second, and will wheelie ON ACCIDENT.
Your buddy will have wasted 3 years becoming maybe a 'good rider', all the while paying for more bike and more insurance than he can use. That's definitely smart.
I can guarantee you after two years on a 500 he would be a fat better rider than he is now, provided he does more than ride to the local McDonald's to hang out or cruise the freeways all day.
It is apparent you already know all the answers and you're looking for confirmation, not advice. Our own experience learning, then seeing one newbie after another crash a a bike that was too much for a beginner counts for nothing. The statistics mean nothing.
You are special and the exception.