[SunnyBoner]

A friend of mine is looking to get into biking. I told him to start small and brought him to take a look at the EX500 and GS500. But what really caught his eye was the YZF600R. I know it's not as powerful as the R6 but from what I've heard it's still a really fast bike. I really don't know if it's a suitable beginner bike. Is there a huge difference between starting with a 500 and the YZF600R? This guy's been riding a 750cc cruiser around for about 3 months so he's no completely oblivious. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Kein_Mitleid]

It's all about maturity and responsibility... if he is calm, cold-blooded, and can appreciate power, he will be okay with it. Any older 600cc sport-tourer is usually good for someone with a bit of experience.

 

[massR1]

Yes, it is a bit tamer than the R6, but don't underestimate it. It still makes almost 95 hp and is a beast over 8,000 rpm. So tell him to respect its power if he really wants this bike. And it's one hell of a bike!

 

[21 natas]

he would probably be better off w/a 500 but if he is set on the yzf then there is not much you can do, just tell him to take it easy for awhile.

 

[sach]

he'll be alright. Don't get too twist happy in the corners.

 

[SunnyBoner]

thanks for the input guys. and sach, that is one scary ass pic.

 

[sl33p3r]

It is true that if you are responsible you can handle any bike, you just have to respect it and know not to push yourself past your riding limits.

 

[sach]

It is true that if you are responsible you can handle any bike, you just have to respect it and know not to push yourself past your riding limits.

I dont know about a newb handling a 500cc MotoGP bike, but yea pretty much. I've seen busa newbs, r1 newbs, all sorts of big bike small experience newbies.

It isnt the best situation for learning, but yea...