I know, I know, the age old question...which bike should I get? Here's my history, I've owned:
*1988 Honda Hurricane 600
*1994 Honda CBR600
*1994 Kaw ZX-750
*1996 Kaw ZX-7R
*1998 Suzuki TL1000R
*2000 Ducati 748
I sold the Ducati in 2004 and that was the last time I've ridden a bike. I had my first kid then and was 25. Now I have 3 boys and will be 31 next month. Anyway, I've somewhat kept up with the progressions that sportbikes have made but I know that doesn't compare to being on one. So, I'm loving the looks and sound of the 2009 R1 but I also never owned a bike with this kind of power in the past. Since I haven't been on a bike in 5 years, should I start over on the R6 and work my way back up? Or just go for the R1?
I'm a careful rider who does the Sunday twisty road stuff. I care nothing for drag racing a bike or red light to red light blasting. I care nothing for stunts. I did track days and weekend curve riding in the past. I've taken training courses and yes I've done the Deal's Gap thing a zillion times. I just want to be back on a bike. I'm almost 31, 6ft tall and over the 225lb mark. That's why I'm unsure if the R6 is a good fit given my wieght to bike's power ratio. I know that I would never reach the full potential of the R6, but you guys know what I mean. Thanks for the input.
*1988 Honda Hurricane 600
*1994 Honda CBR600
*1994 Kaw ZX-750
*1996 Kaw ZX-7R
*1998 Suzuki TL1000R
*2000 Ducati 748
I sold the Ducati in 2004 and that was the last time I've ridden a bike. I had my first kid then and was 25. Now I have 3 boys and will be 31 next month. Anyway, I've somewhat kept up with the progressions that sportbikes have made but I know that doesn't compare to being on one. So, I'm loving the looks and sound of the 2009 R1 but I also never owned a bike with this kind of power in the past. Since I haven't been on a bike in 5 years, should I start over on the R6 and work my way back up? Or just go for the R1?
I'm a careful rider who does the Sunday twisty road stuff. I care nothing for drag racing a bike or red light to red light blasting. I care nothing for stunts. I did track days and weekend curve riding in the past. I've taken training courses and yes I've done the Deal's Gap thing a zillion times. I just want to be back on a bike. I'm almost 31, 6ft tall and over the 225lb mark. That's why I'm unsure if the R6 is a good fit given my wieght to bike's power ratio. I know that I would never reach the full potential of the R6, but you guys know what I mean. Thanks for the input.
