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Ok, 600cc is not the best bike for a beginner, but what about 500cc?
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January 31, 2009 at 8:43 am #2507MikeParticipant
The title says it all. Is a 500cc (Particularly the Ninja 500R) a good bike to start on?
January 31, 2009 at 2:30 pm #16177SpoolParticipantThe Ninja 500 is a great starter bike and one that you will not likely out grow too quickly.
January 31, 2009 at 2:54 pm #16178MattParticipantThere is a review of both the Ninja 500 and the GS500 on this website.
If you simply must go with a bike bigger than 250cc, they are great bikes. They are not merely beginner bikes, both have long histories as very good inexpensive sport touring rides.
That said, wait until you’ve done your MSF before making a commitment to buy one. Things happen much faster on a 500R than on a 250R – especially when things start to go wrong. If you handle the MSF without concern, go for a 500. If you has reservations, give the 250 some more consideration.
Having started on a 500 myself, I’ll say one word of warning – that much power eggs you on. It is much easier to get in over your head (over confidence) on a 500 than a 250.
Its all about knowing yourself.
Ride safe.
January 31, 2009 at 10:38 pm #16189wbsprudelsParticipantThe Blast is 500cc and is a beginner bike (with a review on this site). I love mine and am glad it is my first bike.
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