Absolute worste beginner bike

Smittie61984 · 06-28-2008, 04:04 PM

I was thinking about this the other day. I've seen newbies go out and get Litre bikes or even Busa and do alright. But got to thinking what some bikes would be that would just absolutely suck for a newbie.

Now assuming the rider isn't a complete moron what would you think. Say he (Going with he so weight/height of the bike isn't an issue) just didn't have any friends to tell him different (For or against) and he wasn't an internet person. He's going to ride somewhat hard but isn't going to leave the shop doing a wheelie down the interstate (On purpose). Saying they have no motorcycle or even ATV experience.

My vote would be the RC51. That or a Ducati 1098. You could regulate yourself with an inline 4 but I think the very low end torque will get a newbie in big trouble.

06-28-2008, 04:04 PM	#1
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Absolute worste beginner bike I was thinking about this the other day. I've seen newbies go out and get Litre bikes or even Busa and do alright. But got to thinking what some bikes would be that would just absolutely suck for a newbie. Now assuming the rider isn't a complete moron what would you think. Say he (Going with he so weight/height of the bike isn't an issue) just didn't have any friends to tell him different (For or against) and he wasn't an internet person. He's going to ride somewhat hard but isn't going to leave the shop doing a wheelie down the interstate (On purpose). Saying they have no motorcycle or even ATV experience. My vote would be the RC51. That or a Ducati 1098. You could regulate yourself with an inline 4 but I think the very low end torque will get a newbie in big trouble. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.