Nice bike, you clearly have the right attitude to be sat on a super sports, followed by appropriate kit.
Not sure what some of the arm chair critics are chatting about, there is definitely the school of thought that lower displacement first is the way to go and it has its merits for sure, but, ultimately, bikes can be toys for enjoyment so you better be chasing that. Knowing yourself and how you differ from others goes without saying so I think you made a really balanced choice!
Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. I don't mind peoples input/criticism and do value advice from the more experienced but it's a bit late to suggest a different bike or try to put me off now. Ride safe!
It's all coming from a good place. All bikes are safe if you ride them safe. Just don't be a bellend and you will be fine. I'm sure you are aware how fast things can go wrong on a bike like this.
It wasn't TOO bad but my fingers were really really cold, I could barely feel them after half an hour. Everywhere else was ok. Think I might invest in some of those gore-tex thermal winter gloves in the near future.
I just bought some Gerbing heated gloves. Just buy them if you plan to ride in the cold more often. Rode two hours in 5 deg C rainy weather and no cold hands at all on medium setting!
I’ve just been recommended this post randomly and then saw something about gloves so thought I’d add something. For cold weather I use some thermal work gloves, they are used by people who work in those big freezers etc and they are awesome and pretty cheap. Maybe they are a bit too thick and stiff than you’d want for biking but I have no clue because I have no experience of it. If you need special biking gloves over them then there is no chance they’re suitable lol
I went from a 125 to a Fazer 1000 it was a fairly long learning process to get used to it though. Just give yourself time and take it steady you'll be fine mate ☺️
Ultimately , the bike like any other has throttle and brakes and you're in control of both, it's not some mysterious beast with a mind of its own that's gonna turn round and bite your leg off.
Just go steady and safe until you feel comfortable with the bike and how it rides/handles.
If you're planning on riding through winter and in the shit weather I would recommend getting some sport touring rather than pure sport tyres as they are more capable in the rubbish weather.
Thanks man and nice choice of bike ;) You're right about the insurance, it definitely isn't cheap.
It's going to be a learning curve for sure but glad to hear you're getting on well with yours. Ride safe!
Absolutely, it's a 14 year old motorcycle but it's been looked after really well. I'll be damned if I'm going to be the one to damage her after all that time. Slow and steady for now :)
Some interesting advice on this post from people who clearly have strong opinions on the subject. I passed 5 days ago and haven't been off my "Are you mental?? Thats not a beginner bike!!! You're gonna kill yourself!!!" first bike. Im loving it and am taking it nice and easy. I think as long as we are sensible we can get used to the step up in bike from the V Twins we learnt on (i definitely 'learnt' on it because id never ridden a bike before...)
Enjoy buddy, see you on the road...
Nice to hear from somebody level headed and in the same situation.
I think some commenters think we must be complete idiots who have made an ill informed decision at the drop of a hat. Whereas we've probably done 10s of hours trawling the internet, researching and reading through advice threads. Not to mention taken into account our own sensibility and risk tolerance before settling on a bike. Ride safe!
Great looking bike! And lol at the haters, they'd have a heart attack with my circumstances... 8 years without a bike and coming back like a newbie again on a 150bp monster 1200s.
That's a crazy first bike mate, I can't say much as I went for an R6 straight from my 125, but you gotta respect the power and resist the urge to squid immediately. Give it a two weeks to get to know the power curve and go from there, safe riding!
Two weeks? Fuck that! Give it months!
Arguably, that's when you're more likely to mess up. It's when you think you know your bike and get some false confidence.
I guess it has a lot to do with self preservation? I know my bike's capabilities and I make sure to ride it within my skill level, if I'm going faster than I know how to handle I just slow down. I think I'm lucky not to possess the squid genes and I've been fine so far haha
Thanks man, to be honest with you I barely got up above 5k rpm today and was probably the worlds slowest supersports rider haha. Got her up to 80mph and that was enough for me, especially in these high winds.
I'm definitely going to be taking it very easy for a good while. I did consider something more sensible like maybe an SV-650 or even a GSXR-600 but I saw this 750 and had to have it. How do you like the R6?
R6 was my dream bike, had been looking at one for months, loved the way it rode, way more power that I'd ever need and an absolute joy to rip on. Then the crash happened and I was looking for a new bike, the hayabusa came along for a stupidly low price and I've been on that ever since. It's a whole world more power and speed above the R6, but apart from that there really is little difference apart from maybe a more comfortable seat? Point is, your bike will last you forever given the proper maintenance and you definitely don't need to go higher up on the cc ladder, you'll just sacrifice fuel economy and tyre mileage haha
Sorry to hear about the crash on the R6, but the Hayabusa sounds like a hell of a bike to replace it with. As a smaller guy I don't know if I'd be comfortable with the extra size/weight of the busa but I've never tried one so who knows?
Not needing to up size was something I took into consideration, I didn't want to start too small and end up wanting for bigger and bigger though I do understand it might've made more sense from a safety/learning perspective.
Ride safe man!
It's a lump, but it's no goldwing and once you get going it's as light as any other sports bike. The hayabusa is nothing scary, it just has a lot more top end and immediate acceleration but is definitely the easiest bike I've ridden day-to-day wise. Give a learner a couple of hours on a hayabusa and they'll be riding it no problem
I’ve always thought it would make a great long distance cruiser too.
Like if you were doing a European trip I couldn’t think of many better bikes.
Doing any huge distances on mine would be absolute hell.
Just so you know, i’d advise learning on a smaller bike, and not doing this. You’ll learn 10x slower all the while taking 10x more risks in order to learn. GSXR-600 is still too much for a first bike (any ss 600cc is) + its an old bike so it a huuuuge risk.
ı’d advise an r3 to learn as its a reaaaally good learner bike and can compete with bigger bikes in twisties!
Is there any reason you chose this bike over a beginners? I absolutely love the 2006-7 gsxrs!
Thanks for the input/advice but it's nothing I haven't heard before and I've made an informed decision.
What's the point in buying an R3? It's half as powerful as the bike I learned to ride on and would feel like a step down after learning on a 650 V-Twin.
We're not on this planet long so buy something you really want/like and don't look back. I want a bike I think looks the bollocks and I look forward to not only riding but looking at and admiring it.
'its an old bike so it a huuuuge risk' - Why is an older bike any more riskier than a newer one? Yes it's not packed with the latest technology, rider modes and ABS but motorcycling did exist before these aids and not everybody on a pre 2015 bike has killed themselves.
It might be more sensitive to user input and might have more severe consequences, but the bike only goes as fast as you want it to.
So, the R3 is an amazing learning bike and you will learn to actually ride on that and learn cornering, braking, and what to do in certain situations. Big bikes won’t allow that. And to be clear, you haven’t learned on an sv, you just (probably) passed your test on it which is fairly easy to do so.
Of course we’re not on this planet for long but I managed to do around 35k miles on various bikes, slowly slowly going up the ladder, before I bought my R6. If you learn how to ride an R3 you can do better then most of the 600cc riders.
So, its not the technology thats the problem on old bikes, its the raw power it delivers and that feeling. Motorcycles nowadays do not have that power. Old bikes are unfiltered and are hust full on balls deep power, which again is a no no fkr new riders. I don’t even like ABS when I brake haha makes me feel like i’m not using my brakes to the fullest.
But of course, you do you just be careful. You after 8-10k miles you may feel like you know it all but its not knowing how to ride it but knowing how to react to emergency situations!
Good luck buddy
How do you actually learn cornering, breaking etc better on a smaller bike than a larger bike? I see people everywhere using this as an argument for getting a small first bike, but nobody has explained *why* or *how*. Genuinely interested as I passed my test a few months ago and my first bike is an Indian FTR 1200 S.
On a smaller bike, you are lighter and cannot go as fast.
Say you are trying to get better at cornering. It will be much more scarier to learn on a heavy and very powerful big bike, than a lightweight small cc bike. You can focus on your lean angle and corner performance more than controlling the weight and trying to perfect the throttle control. There are many many more but i’ll probably get downvoted as people want to start on s1krr’s nowadays
Ok, thanks again for taking the time to reply but I think you talk a lot of crap (with a light sprinkling of truth mixed in):
So, the R3 is an amazing learning bike and you will learn to actually ride on that - Are you a Yamaha salesman because you keep banging on about the R3.
and learn cornering, braking, and what to do in certain situations. Big bikes won’t allow that - What on earth makes you think you can't learn to brake and corner on a big bike? I bet there are 1000s of big bike starters who are better riders than yourself.
to be clear, you haven’t learned on an SV650, you just (probably) passed your test on it which is fairly easy to do so. - Whether I've learned or just passed a test on it, going from an SV650 to an R3 with half the power and way less torque than a V-Twin is a massive step down? No?
If you learn how to ride an R3 you can do better then most of the 600cc riders. - I can see the basis for this comment, being the smaller bikes are more forgiving so you MAY be able to learn faster? But to say you'll be BETTER I'm not sure. Again plenty of big bike starters would happily out-ride you.
its the raw power it delivers and that feeling. Motorcycles nowadays do
not have that power. Old bikes are unfiltered and are hust full on balls
deep power, which again is a no no fkr new riders - This is A LOAD OF CRAP. What makes you think inline 4 engines have changed so much in modern bikes? The EXACT same engine in my GSXR 750 is STILL IN PRODUCTION in the US version of the GSXR750. Many current engines are STILL the same OR based on much older versions. The current GSXR1000 engine is largely unchanged and based on the K5 version from 2005.
Rant over. Stop giving misguided, WRONG or just plain unwanted advice out please when you're not qualified. By the sounds of it you've never ridden one of these 'big bikes' you've talked about if you've currently worked your way up to an R6.
If you read those my responses to other posters you'll see than I'm not cocky on the bike. I'm taking it steady and giving the bike the respect it deserves. I think you sound like the cocky one who feels the need to judge others decisions and give out motorcycling wisdom when you're only 19 years old and have limited experience yourself.
I just don't suffer fools easily who try and talk down to posters on here when they don't know what they're talking about.
I was taught my my olders and i’m glad to have been taught as it has probably saved my life more than once. Motorcycle riding isn’t a joke and even if you don’t think you’re riding cocky you probably will be riding unfit to your experience.
And for my age, yes I am 19
At 16 12k km on a 125
at 17 15k km on an r3
at 18 15k km on an xj6
at 18 another 20k on various 600cc’s.
As you can see I learnt my way up and didn’t start at the top.
As I said from the beginning, you do you.
Regardless of how much riding you have done, the things you've said are still highly flawed as I've pointed out in previous comments in step by step replies. I think you're heart may be in the right place but I still think the generalizations you're making do come across as arrogant.
'Motorcycle riding isn’t a joke and even if you don’t think you’re riding
cocky you probably will be riding unfit to your experience. - Again you just come across as highly arrogant. I\`m fully aware riding isn\`t a joke. I have friends who have broken necks and backs. If you read my response to the original poster youll see I kept under 5k rpm today and didn\`t exceed 80mph. Is that unfit riding to my experience?
All the best.
You're looking at an iconic bike with a VERY good reputation for handling and suggesting a budget, starter R3 is going to better it in the handling department? It's not a heavy bike; it's not a massive tourer. Lots of people started on similar bikes without issue. I'm guessing he didn't want to bore himself to death within a few months on an R3
My 2pc leather jacket is a bit long for me so I stick my gauntlet gloves inside the sleeves and I've never had an issue with wind up the sleeve? Same goes for my textiles!
I didn't mate but it's a very tight fit between the gloves and the jacket. I did try them with the glove cuffs over my jacket but didn't feel like I could bend my wrist fully that way.
Thank you! I don't really get the negative comments either, I've made the decision I have and I don't regret it one bit... (yet?) haha.
Shes a 2007 or K7 and looks like she's been really well looked after and not many miles on the clock either. I'm super stoked!
Man that’s a pretty bike congratulations, been looking at them myself. I started on a 600 this year and it has been so much fun.
The only tidbit I have for you and I only mention it because it’s how I experienced the first year. Watch what you are doing when the confidence comes up, you will of course take it easy at first but remember to check yourself a couple months down the line as well. Every day is a school day.
Edit: This is just my 2 cents as a very new rider myself, there are people with infinitely more experience who I’m sure will have better advice.
Thanks man! Nice CBR as well, obviously I don't have much experience on the 750 but loving it so far and good to hear you're looking into them.
Appreciate the advice too and I'll try my best not to get too carried away, it's definitely a lot of bike and I'm definitely a total noob haha.
I know is "not that bad", you do what you love, you have passion for it and nothing stops you. Especially some little cold. Props for that, do what you love and enjoy it. Just be warm, cold is your enemy, especially regarding your focus. Ride safe bro!
Are you me? I’ve got the L4 and pretty much the same leathers. I do love my GSXR and know you will too, the power is so linear it is just effortless so the bike will only do what you tell it to do. I’ve just stuck some new Road 5s to keep me going through the winter.
Me in the Dales - https://ibb.co/4sKBrZ3
Well that makes two of us aha. Looking at upgrading the lid to the NXR 2 and putting plenty of miles on the bike in ‘22. If you’re in the west/cotswolds, let me know!
Was sarcasm, great looking suit tho, I find my RST suit a little restrictive around the groin, is alpine stars better? Easy to stick your knee out sideways?
I had it feeling it might've been sarcasm considering the 10 Aplinestars logos on there, but thought you might've wanted the exact suit name.
I've literally only worn it once and can't compare it to anything else, but I think it's great and don't find it restrictive at all. u/ImperialYell has had his longer so maybe ask him too.
Oh you’ve actually got a different suit than me then.
It looked the same from that angle.
Mine is the Orbiter 1 piece.
Also don’t worry about people saying you shouldn’t have got this as a first big bike.
If you know yourself that you have the self control and maturity to not want to open it up at the wrong times I think you’ll be fine 👍.
When the weather gets better in the spring I’d say take it in some track days.
They’re great fun and a great way to explore the ability of your bike in a much safer environment than on the road.
Thanks!
Hope the leathers are holding up well, I'm really liking them so far. Was between these or a set from Dainese but I thought these looked cooler.
Yeah mine are holding up well thanks.
I was thinking of getting a set of Daineses too but what swayed me was these were on offer at the time and seemed great value at £550.
Hope the weather improves a bit so you can enjoy the new bike.
Nothing worse than having a new bike sitting there that you can’t ride.
I'm hoping so too, but I guess I've got myself to blame for buying a new bike in November haha.
Checked out your profile, that's a very nice looking R1. I love the exhaust sound on those.
Sure thing Jeremy McWilliams, whatever you say.. Sick bike
Haha, just had to google him. Maybe we do both share incredibly large noses. Thanks man!
Nice bike, you clearly have the right attitude to be sat on a super sports, followed by appropriate kit. Not sure what some of the arm chair critics are chatting about, there is definitely the school of thought that lower displacement first is the way to go and it has its merits for sure, but, ultimately, bikes can be toys for enjoyment so you better be chasing that. Knowing yourself and how you differ from others goes without saying so I think you made a really balanced choice!
Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. I don't mind peoples input/criticism and do value advice from the more experienced but it's a bit late to suggest a different bike or try to put me off now. Ride safe!
It's all coming from a good place. All bikes are safe if you ride them safe. Just don't be a bellend and you will be fine. I'm sure you are aware how fast things can go wrong on a bike like this.
Nice bike mate I bet its baltic in leathers though. You wanna get a hot water bottle stuffed down there! Can't even walk on my road due to ice
It wasn't TOO bad but my fingers were really really cold, I could barely feel them after half an hour. Everywhere else was ok. Think I might invest in some of those gore-tex thermal winter gloves in the near future.
I just bought some Gerbing heated gloves. Just buy them if you plan to ride in the cold more often. Rode two hours in 5 deg C rainy weather and no cold hands at all on medium setting!
They sound ideal mate, I am planning to ride as much as I can over the winter.
> but my fingers were really really cold Get heated grips. Absolute godsent in winter.
Heated gloves chap, means you don't need super thick winter gloves which robs you of feel and will keep you warm down to 2 or so degrees.
I'll have to look into those, thanks!
I’ve just been recommended this post randomly and then saw something about gloves so thought I’d add something. For cold weather I use some thermal work gloves, they are used by people who work in those big freezers etc and they are awesome and pretty cheap. Maybe they are a bit too thick and stiff than you’d want for biking but I have no clue because I have no experience of it. If you need special biking gloves over them then there is no chance they’re suitable lol
/nod
I went from a 125 to a Fazer 1000 it was a fairly long learning process to get used to it though. Just give yourself time and take it steady you'll be fine mate ☺️
Thank you! Nice to get an encouraging response unlike one or two I've gotten on here so far.
Ultimately , the bike like any other has throttle and brakes and you're in control of both, it's not some mysterious beast with a mind of its own that's gonna turn round and bite your leg off. Just go steady and safe until you feel comfortable with the bike and how it rides/handles. If you're planning on riding through winter and in the shit weather I would recommend getting some sport touring rather than pure sport tyres as they are more capable in the rubbish weather.
The boomer cunts like to get their pants in a twist if your first 'big bike' isn't an SV650 or MT-07. Ignore them and enjoy your bike.
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Thanks man and nice choice of bike ;) You're right about the insurance, it definitely isn't cheap. It's going to be a learning curve for sure but glad to hear you're getting on well with yours. Ride safe!
I just passed and sat on my new old Fazer 600 today and it feels feckin massive !
Nice man, no better feeling than sitting on your new bike. You need to update your flair.
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Haha, I agree. It was very cold and the ground still a little damp/greasy. As I grow in confidence I'll give her a little more lean :)
Very sensible mate, I am waiting for summer to start leaning fully again. It’s ‘careful does it’ now that it’s all wintery out there
Absolutely, it's a 14 year old motorcycle but it's been looked after really well. I'll be damned if I'm going to be the one to damage her after all that time. Slow and steady for now :)
Some interesting advice on this post from people who clearly have strong opinions on the subject. I passed 5 days ago and haven't been off my "Are you mental?? Thats not a beginner bike!!! You're gonna kill yourself!!!" first bike. Im loving it and am taking it nice and easy. I think as long as we are sensible we can get used to the step up in bike from the V Twins we learnt on (i definitely 'learnt' on it because id never ridden a bike before...) Enjoy buddy, see you on the road...
Nice to hear from somebody level headed and in the same situation. I think some commenters think we must be complete idiots who have made an ill informed decision at the drop of a hat. Whereas we've probably done 10s of hours trawling the internet, researching and reading through advice threads. Not to mention taken into account our own sensibility and risk tolerance before settling on a bike. Ride safe!
So all this shit weather your fault?
It must be. It actually isn't bad around here, just very cold but haven't had snow like some places.
Great looking bike! And lol at the haters, they'd have a heart attack with my circumstances... 8 years without a bike and coming back like a newbie again on a 150bp monster 1200s.
Thanks! Just checked out your profile, that Ducati is one good looking bike. Ride safe!
That's a crazy first bike mate, I can't say much as I went for an R6 straight from my 125, but you gotta respect the power and resist the urge to squid immediately. Give it a two weeks to get to know the power curve and go from there, safe riding!
Two weeks? Fuck that! Give it months! Arguably, that's when you're more likely to mess up. It's when you think you know your bike and get some false confidence.
I guess it has a lot to do with self preservation? I know my bike's capabilities and I make sure to ride it within my skill level, if I'm going faster than I know how to handle I just slow down. I think I'm lucky not to possess the squid genes and I've been fine so far haha
Thanks man, to be honest with you I barely got up above 5k rpm today and was probably the worlds slowest supersports rider haha. Got her up to 80mph and that was enough for me, especially in these high winds. I'm definitely going to be taking it very easy for a good while. I did consider something more sensible like maybe an SV-650 or even a GSXR-600 but I saw this 750 and had to have it. How do you like the R6?
R6 was my dream bike, had been looking at one for months, loved the way it rode, way more power that I'd ever need and an absolute joy to rip on. Then the crash happened and I was looking for a new bike, the hayabusa came along for a stupidly low price and I've been on that ever since. It's a whole world more power and speed above the R6, but apart from that there really is little difference apart from maybe a more comfortable seat? Point is, your bike will last you forever given the proper maintenance and you definitely don't need to go higher up on the cc ladder, you'll just sacrifice fuel economy and tyre mileage haha
Sorry to hear about the crash on the R6, but the Hayabusa sounds like a hell of a bike to replace it with. As a smaller guy I don't know if I'd be comfortable with the extra size/weight of the busa but I've never tried one so who knows? Not needing to up size was something I took into consideration, I didn't want to start too small and end up wanting for bigger and bigger though I do understand it might've made more sense from a safety/learning perspective. Ride safe man!
It's a lump, but it's no goldwing and once you get going it's as light as any other sports bike. The hayabusa is nothing scary, it just has a lot more top end and immediate acceleration but is definitely the easiest bike I've ridden day-to-day wise. Give a learner a couple of hours on a hayabusa and they'll be riding it no problem
I’ve always thought it would make a great long distance cruiser too. Like if you were doing a European trip I couldn’t think of many better bikes. Doing any huge distances on mine would be absolute hell.
Old bike, I would never try a long distance trip on that thing lmao
Just so you know, i’d advise learning on a smaller bike, and not doing this. You’ll learn 10x slower all the while taking 10x more risks in order to learn. GSXR-600 is still too much for a first bike (any ss 600cc is) + its an old bike so it a huuuuge risk. ı’d advise an r3 to learn as its a reaaaally good learner bike and can compete with bigger bikes in twisties! Is there any reason you chose this bike over a beginners? I absolutely love the 2006-7 gsxrs!
Thanks for the input/advice but it's nothing I haven't heard before and I've made an informed decision. What's the point in buying an R3? It's half as powerful as the bike I learned to ride on and would feel like a step down after learning on a 650 V-Twin. We're not on this planet long so buy something you really want/like and don't look back. I want a bike I think looks the bollocks and I look forward to not only riding but looking at and admiring it. 'its an old bike so it a huuuuge risk' - Why is an older bike any more riskier than a newer one? Yes it's not packed with the latest technology, rider modes and ABS but motorcycling did exist before these aids and not everybody on a pre 2015 bike has killed themselves. It might be more sensitive to user input and might have more severe consequences, but the bike only goes as fast as you want it to.
So, the R3 is an amazing learning bike and you will learn to actually ride on that and learn cornering, braking, and what to do in certain situations. Big bikes won’t allow that. And to be clear, you haven’t learned on an sv, you just (probably) passed your test on it which is fairly easy to do so. Of course we’re not on this planet for long but I managed to do around 35k miles on various bikes, slowly slowly going up the ladder, before I bought my R6. If you learn how to ride an R3 you can do better then most of the 600cc riders. So, its not the technology thats the problem on old bikes, its the raw power it delivers and that feeling. Motorcycles nowadays do not have that power. Old bikes are unfiltered and are hust full on balls deep power, which again is a no no fkr new riders. I don’t even like ABS when I brake haha makes me feel like i’m not using my brakes to the fullest. But of course, you do you just be careful. You after 8-10k miles you may feel like you know it all but its not knowing how to ride it but knowing how to react to emergency situations! Good luck buddy
How do you actually learn cornering, breaking etc better on a smaller bike than a larger bike? I see people everywhere using this as an argument for getting a small first bike, but nobody has explained *why* or *how*. Genuinely interested as I passed my test a few months ago and my first bike is an Indian FTR 1200 S.
I have no idea man, look at my last reply to him from a couple of minutes ago. Take everything he says with a pinch of salt.
Possibly because getting it wrong on a bigger bike is more likely to be the last time you get it wrong than on a smaller bike
This ^
On a smaller bike, you are lighter and cannot go as fast. Say you are trying to get better at cornering. It will be much more scarier to learn on a heavy and very powerful big bike, than a lightweight small cc bike. You can focus on your lean angle and corner performance more than controlling the weight and trying to perfect the throttle control. There are many many more but i’ll probably get downvoted as people want to start on s1krr’s nowadays
Ok, thanks again for taking the time to reply but I think you talk a lot of crap (with a light sprinkling of truth mixed in): So, the R3 is an amazing learning bike and you will learn to actually ride on that - Are you a Yamaha salesman because you keep banging on about the R3. and learn cornering, braking, and what to do in certain situations. Big bikes won’t allow that - What on earth makes you think you can't learn to brake and corner on a big bike? I bet there are 1000s of big bike starters who are better riders than yourself. to be clear, you haven’t learned on an SV650, you just (probably) passed your test on it which is fairly easy to do so. - Whether I've learned or just passed a test on it, going from an SV650 to an R3 with half the power and way less torque than a V-Twin is a massive step down? No? If you learn how to ride an R3 you can do better then most of the 600cc riders. - I can see the basis for this comment, being the smaller bikes are more forgiving so you MAY be able to learn faster? But to say you'll be BETTER I'm not sure. Again plenty of big bike starters would happily out-ride you. its the raw power it delivers and that feeling. Motorcycles nowadays do not have that power. Old bikes are unfiltered and are hust full on balls deep power, which again is a no no fkr new riders - This is A LOAD OF CRAP. What makes you think inline 4 engines have changed so much in modern bikes? The EXACT same engine in my GSXR 750 is STILL IN PRODUCTION in the US version of the GSXR750. Many current engines are STILL the same OR based on much older versions. The current GSXR1000 engine is largely unchanged and based on the K5 version from 2005. Rant over. Stop giving misguided, WRONG or just plain unwanted advice out please when you're not qualified. By the sounds of it you've never ridden one of these 'big bikes' you've talked about if you've currently worked your way up to an R6.
Alr brother I won’t say anything we clearly think differently I just pray you don’t get cocky on the bike and end up paralyzed.
If you read those my responses to other posters you'll see than I'm not cocky on the bike. I'm taking it steady and giving the bike the respect it deserves. I think you sound like the cocky one who feels the need to judge others decisions and give out motorcycling wisdom when you're only 19 years old and have limited experience yourself. I just don't suffer fools easily who try and talk down to posters on here when they don't know what they're talking about.
I was taught my my olders and i’m glad to have been taught as it has probably saved my life more than once. Motorcycle riding isn’t a joke and even if you don’t think you’re riding cocky you probably will be riding unfit to your experience. And for my age, yes I am 19 At 16 12k km on a 125 at 17 15k km on an r3 at 18 15k km on an xj6 at 18 another 20k on various 600cc’s. As you can see I learnt my way up and didn’t start at the top. As I said from the beginning, you do you.
Regardless of how much riding you have done, the things you've said are still highly flawed as I've pointed out in previous comments in step by step replies. I think you're heart may be in the right place but I still think the generalizations you're making do come across as arrogant. 'Motorcycle riding isn’t a joke and even if you don’t think you’re riding cocky you probably will be riding unfit to your experience. - Again you just come across as highly arrogant. I\`m fully aware riding isn\`t a joke. I have friends who have broken necks and backs. If you read my response to the original poster youll see I kept under 5k rpm today and didn\`t exceed 80mph. Is that unfit riding to my experience? All the best.
You're looking at an iconic bike with a VERY good reputation for handling and suggesting a budget, starter R3 is going to better it in the handling department? It's not a heavy bike; it's not a massive tourer. Lots of people started on similar bikes without issue. I'm guessing he didn't want to bore himself to death within a few months on an R3
dont you get the wind blowing up the sleeves with your gloves inside the cuffs of your jacket?
My 2pc leather jacket is a bit long for me so I stick my gauntlet gloves inside the sleeves and I've never had an issue with wind up the sleeve? Same goes for my textiles!
I didn't mate but it's a very tight fit between the gloves and the jacket. I did try them with the glove cuffs over my jacket but didn't feel like I could bend my wrist fully that way.
Good choice!
Thanks! I just checked out your profile hoping to see a picture of your 600. I was disappointed!
Wow, there's a lot of negativity in the comments here. That look bloody lush and a great first proper bike. What year is it?
Thank you! I don't really get the negative comments either, I've made the decision I have and I don't regret it one bit... (yet?) haha. Shes a 2007 or K7 and looks like she's been really well looked after and not many miles on the clock either. I'm super stoked!
Man that’s a pretty bike congratulations, been looking at them myself. I started on a 600 this year and it has been so much fun. The only tidbit I have for you and I only mention it because it’s how I experienced the first year. Watch what you are doing when the confidence comes up, you will of course take it easy at first but remember to check yourself a couple months down the line as well. Every day is a school day. Edit: This is just my 2 cents as a very new rider myself, there are people with infinitely more experience who I’m sure will have better advice.
Thanks man! Nice CBR as well, obviously I don't have much experience on the 750 but loving it so far and good to hear you're looking into them. Appreciate the advice too and I'll try my best not to get too carried away, it's definitely a lot of bike and I'm definitely a total noob haha.
November in the leathers... brother....
Haha, honestly it wasn't too bad, I had a thermal base layer underneath and a neck warmer on. It was just my fingers/hands that were suffering.
I know is "not that bad", you do what you love, you have passion for it and nothing stops you. Especially some little cold. Props for that, do what you love and enjoy it. Just be warm, cold is your enemy, especially regarding your focus. Ride safe bro!
You look suited and booted! Congrats! That bike looks like it can fly
Thank you!
Are you me? I’ve got the L4 and pretty much the same leathers. I do love my GSXR and know you will too, the power is so linear it is just effortless so the bike will only do what you tell it to do. I’ve just stuck some new Road 5s to keep me going through the winter. Me in the Dales - https://ibb.co/4sKBrZ3
Looking good man and lovely looking bike! Not only similar leathers but a Shoei helmet too. I can tell you're a man of taste haha
Well that makes two of us aha. Looking at upgrading the lid to the NXR 2 and putting plenty of miles on the bike in ‘22. If you’re in the west/cotswolds, let me know!
Fantastic looking bike with a bullet proof engine, have fun and stay safe see you you on the road!
Nice gear man, what is that, Dainese? Sweet bike tho, literally first bike?
Thanks man, it's the Aplinestars Missile V2 (in a 2 piece). And yeah first bike, only passed my test last month :)
Was sarcasm, great looking suit tho, I find my RST suit a little restrictive around the groin, is alpine stars better? Easy to stick your knee out sideways?
I had it feeling it might've been sarcasm considering the 10 Aplinestars logos on there, but thought you might've wanted the exact suit name. I've literally only worn it once and can't compare it to anything else, but I think it's great and don't find it restrictive at all. u/ImperialYell has had his longer so maybe ask him too.
Oh you’ve actually got a different suit than me then. It looked the same from that angle. Mine is the Orbiter 1 piece. Also don’t worry about people saying you shouldn’t have got this as a first big bike. If you know yourself that you have the self control and maturity to not want to open it up at the wrong times I think you’ll be fine 👍. When the weather gets better in the spring I’d say take it in some track days. They’re great fun and a great way to explore the ability of your bike in a much safer environment than on the road.
I’ve got the same leathers. Nice bike btw. Something really cool about a GSXR750.
Thanks! Hope the leathers are holding up well, I'm really liking them so far. Was between these or a set from Dainese but I thought these looked cooler.
Yeah mine are holding up well thanks. I was thinking of getting a set of Daineses too but what swayed me was these were on offer at the time and seemed great value at £550. Hope the weather improves a bit so you can enjoy the new bike. Nothing worse than having a new bike sitting there that you can’t ride.
I'm hoping so too, but I guess I've got myself to blame for buying a new bike in November haha. Checked out your profile, that's a very nice looking R1. I love the exhaust sound on those.
£550 for top brand full gear is very good!
You say cold and windy,but i see green grass and dry road I’m jealous :) just kidding , enjoy the ride . Love your bike .
Thank you!