Which scenario breeds the better rider?

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Just riding, period. The learning curve from one type of bike to another depends on the rider IMO

I'm going with this one. It's more about rider goals/ability vs where you start.

[z06boy]

From the choices given I'll go with Option B.

[pauldun170]

Option B.

Not to say that there are not some excellent cruiser riders out there....

[karl_1052]

Sportbike then cruiser.

I have ridden with a guy on a Maurader 800, and he could keep up to anyone on a sportbike up to about 100mph in the turns.(his bike would not go much faster)

[No Worries]

I think it depends more on the rider's location. If someone lived in the middle of Kansas, they may never ride uphill, downhill, or around a curve.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Miles are not really relevant, but how you used the motorcycle. I would say a track rider who commutes on a bike regulary is a more experienced rider overall than only a track rider or only a commuter.

Yup. <--- See, I didn't say "this," Kell

Seat time is important, but VARIETY of the types of miles ridden while in the seat is what makes a well rounded rider, IMO.

[Fleck750]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I think it depends more on the rider's location. If someone lived in the middle of Kansas, they may never ride uphill, downhill, or around a curve.

Hey, I resemble that remark.

But having lived in the Ozarks, I do know what a curve is, and I miss them.

[Fleck750]

I think those that have spent time on both bikes make the best riders.

Having rode both, I can say that my skills are much better than if I had just stayed on a cruiser.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Miles are not really relevant, but how you used the motorcycle. I would say a track rider who commutes on a bike regulary is a more experienced rider overall than only a track rider or only a commuter. BUT...since you put a cruiser first (which most likely never seen a track), I'll say choice B.

interesting... I'd agree with you but what are we talking about... are we talking about the better STREET rider? or the better RIDER?

I mean riding on the street takes more than just being able to handle your machine well. if someone who rides track day in and out... goes to the street... with no street experience... they're gonna be in for a rude awakening the first time they get into traffic. they're not gonna be watching the right places to give them an advantage (ie watching drivers movements in the car)

I agree as far as handling the bike... a track rider will be better... that's why we go to the track... to eliminate all the other distractions.

back to the original question:

I don't think one will lead to a better rider over the other... the bikes are so different... I mean you can't even say that the cruiser would be more forgiving to learn to ride on... as changing to a sport bike... that throttle is way different...

maybe someone who's swapped back and forth would have better input.

[101lifts2]

^^^Yeah he needs to further define better...better could mean no accidents, ability to go around cones, do figure 8's, lap times at a track etc. etc.

To me a better rider is the one who knows to handle a motorcycle under all conditions.