Am i too small to ride a bike?

Hey guys and girls,

this is my first post on this site and i have recently been interested in buying a bike. I'm not a midget, but by no means am i a giant. i'm 5'9 about 160lbs. would i be big enough to handle a 600rr f4i?

What is the difference between the F4i and the 600rr? is it only cosmetic stuff or is there a power/handling difference?

thanks a lot
Dan

Well your first motorcycle should not be a sportbike, and you are a fine height for riding, you will find 600cc bikes will fit you perfectly, while larger ones will seem a little big.

Well your first motorcycle should not be a sportbike, and you are a fine height for riding, you will find 600cc bikes will fit you perfectly, while larger ones will seem a little big.
^Right said R1Rider :p

This is something nobody ever agrees on but theres no reason why you cant handle it. 5'9 is pretty normal if you ask me.

You said you want a "600rr f4i".... thats 2 different bikes. 600rr and 600 F4i are different bikes. Quite similar but either one would be real nice. F4i wudda been my second choice but I got an R6 and am glad I did. Best choice I ever made as far as investing goes. You wont be sorry with either one but the F4i used will run a lot cheaper. Definately get a used bike though IMO for your first bike.

i understand that a bike and a sports car are very different, as 60 in a car will be nothing compared to 60 on a bike. if i know my limits and don't try to be a bad ass with it, take all the classes start off slow and know my limits why is the f4i a bad learning bike?

i'm not trying to be an a**hole but i'm just trying to understand why taking it slow on a 600cc bike is any different from going full tilt on a 250 and then going up.

thanks for being patient with me

Dan

Because it is hard to truly respect the power that modern sportbikes make until it bites you. Ofcourse it is possible to start out on a sportbike, keep a level head, and ride safely without killing yourself. However, the odds are high enough that I do not recommend it for anybody, it is not worth giving your life to save a couple hundred dollars instead of starting out on a lesser bike.

The power and technology in the new generations of sport bikes are suprsing even for us experienced riders, but to a new rider it is more than they can handel. Especially the fuel injected bikes (MAN are they NICE) A new rider could get a great deal on a used 96, 97 sport bike to use as a learner that will still provide years of great riding.

The power and technology in the new generations of sport bikes are suprsing even for us experienced riders, but to a new rider it is more than they can handel. Especially the fuel injected bikes (MAN are they NICE) A new rider could get a great deal on a used 96, 97 sport bike to use as a learner that will still provide years of great riding.

But its not just the power the bike has, its learning how to mold your body and the machine into one. When driving a car you can pratically do anything while driving. But riding a bike takes all your attention and energy. Leaning into turns, shifting your weight, fatigue, ect are all conditions you have to get used to. 250cc or 600cc you have to get used to all these before you can even come close to the bikes full potential, much less the full potential of modern day sport bikes.

hi there,
I think u will be alright, you will learn :)

about body weight and size.... I am 20 years old, only weight 128lb-ish and I am 5'8. And I ride SV1000s... and I am fine :)

ride safe, have fun, and good luck on the up coming bike. Its gonna be sweet.

hey, im kinda interested in getting a bike soon...

ive riden like dirt bikes n stuff for a while (but not really recently) so i pretty much kno 'how' to ride, but im still a lil nervous about starting on a bike i cant handle...would u recommend getting an older non-FI bike for a starter, ive been lookin at like the 600cc bikes

Yeah, get a used bike for your first. For one the parts will be cheaper in case you do take a dive. Dont be nervous because if your nervous while your on it you may find yourself in a bad situation. Whether its FI or Carbed does not make that big of a deal. Older CBRs can be had for pretty cheap and they are nice bikes. Im not sure what your budget is but get whatever you can afford and whatever bike you like. If you like the new CBR RR, then get it. Just depends on the amount of dollar signs you got. With your MX experience im sure you have good throttle control and clutch control so youll be fine. Dont be scared of it though.

Dan, I would definatly suggest getting an older 600 or less. Emphasis on older for a first bike, but new bikes are great too....if you have the money.

There is a gril around here riding a mid-90's Suzuki GSXR 1100. The bike is laying down about 190 HP with a 4" entended swing arm. The bike is deinfately not for the faint of heart. To top it off she is just over 5 feet tall and I would guess under 120 lbs.

It all boils down to rider skill level.

IMO new riders on the street should not start out on a sport bike. Start on a small cruiser and learn the street. After a year or so, upgrade to a sport bike.

Riders don't die because of the sizes of their own bikes, but the sizes of other vehicles and the impact of colision. 125cc, 250cc, and up to 998cc give riders the same danger if crashed. So, no matter what size of your bike's displacement, if you don't play it right and safe, then YOU DIE.
As rule of thumb, master the technique before using it on any highways
Ride Safe, Live Longer ... to Enjoy Riding

Riders don't die because of the sizes of their own bikes, but the sizes of other vehicles and the impact of colision. 125cc, 250cc, and up to 998cc give riders the same danger if crashed. So, no matter what size of your bike's displacement, if you don't play it right and safe, then YOU DIE.
As rule of thumb, master the technique before using it on any highways
Ride Safe, Live Longer ... to Enjoy Riding

Two things, since you're new....

1. Welcome to the forum, we love to hear your input,

2. But not by responding to four and a half year old threads (check the date on it)

It would be better to start a new thread on the subject if you wanted...no biggie. At least the first time. Next time we put Teflon grease on your bike's sidewalls.:biggrin:

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Two things, since you're new....

1. Welcome to the forum, we love to hear your input,

2. But not by responding to four and a half year old threads (check the date on it)

It would be better to start a new thread on the subject if you wanted...no biggie. At least the first time. Next time we put Teflon grease on your bike's sidewalls.:biggrin: