So what? Maybe your buddy just isn't "naturally talented" or as quick to adapt to a new bike? And a first year rider is clumsy on any bike. I'm sure 2 years from now if your friend demos a 600RR he wouldn't stall it either.
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250 to a R6?
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So what? Maybe your buddy just isn't "naturally talented" or as quick to adapt to a new bike? And a first year rider is clumsy on any bike. I'm sure 2 years from now if your friend demos a 600RR he wouldn't stall it either.
When it comes to very beginning riders (not the OP) the difference between a 250 and a 600SS could mean continuing with the sport and having a great time or giving up because their overpowered SS is too scary to get used to. Some riders can build confidence on a 600SS, some simply can't and think all motorcycles are equally difficult. I'm damn glad I didn't start on a SS otherwise I'd have never gotten confident enough to gain skill.
For the OP though, you've been on a 250 already. If you can corner it well and feel very confident then you can decide to get the R6. As said before, if you haven't mastered it then stick with it for longer.
LoneRonin
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So what? Maybe your buddy just isn't "naturally talented" or as quick to adapt to a new bike? And a first year rider is clumsy on any bike. I'm sure 2 years from now if your friend demos a 600RR he wouldn't stall it either.
Point is....just because you ride a bigger bike don't mean you got a bigger dick.....
Or better riding skills which people riding bigger bikes automatically assume, over us little guys...Its the EXPERIENCE that matters, which all these guys forget getting all caught up in their throttle control theories.
Yeah well starting on a scooter or a small bike isnt the be-all end-all either. I didn't start on a 250 yet I learned and progressed very fast because I was comfortable and genuinely interested in improving my skills. On the other hand I've met tons of people who started on small bikes and never got anywhere with their skills. Some of em upgraded to 600s and still suck, others quit riding.
It's all up to the individuals. Some of us are/were capable of starting on bigger bikes. Some of us shouldn't even be on bikes.
I started on a Hayabusa so I'd look cool and because I don't have a lot of money after the insurance I just wheelied it everywhere to save money on tires. When the rear wheel wears out I just stoppie it everywhere....I don't stop dead anywhere either to save money on brakes.
Anyway, once again, graduated licencing FTW.
Anyway, once again, graduated licencing FTW.
06ravenS
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Forget SS's. Big boy bikes are where it's at!
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optionfa
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It most definitely does, im willing to do a couple laps of laurance ramps and drop my pants to prove both points.
I think this sums it up very nicely...its exactly what I did. Matter of fact, I didn't even bother selling my 250 until the beginning of the following season (in case I really did end up deciding on keeping it).
Mind you, I'm not about to say I have the greatest amount of experience on a 250 either (about 5000km within 2-3months of riding) but I definitely felt extremely comfortable with it. Not just riding it in a straight line either but turning as well as braking (hard).
I evaluated myself multiple times over the winter season like sleezyray mentioned and ended up grabbing a slightly modded ZX6R. Coming from the 250, first thing I noticed; it was a hell of a lot easier to go into corners a lot faster than you should and like someone else mentioned in this thread you'll definitely be a lot slower going into those curves/corners before you start taking it on slightly faster (or braking a lot closer to the turn). I wouldn't say it took a lot of time for myself, but from my own experience I believe it just comes down to how often you ride to gain that experience. Secondly, I noticed I had to be more quicker at checking my surroundings compared to being on the 250. It didn't take long to pick up but it definitely felt different from the previous bike. And finally, I spent time focussing on braking hard, accelerating/deccelerating (and understanding how 'twitchy' it could feel), figuring out my ideal RPM range I wanted to cruise around the streets with, and same applied to the highway (FYI felt a lot better being on the highway on a 600 compared to a 250). This coupled with hours & hours of riding have made this season very enjoyable (although work has been cutting into my riding time this summer
)My own experience on 600 SS bikes have been on my own ZX6R as well as a 600RR (amazing bike btw) so I can't speak too much in regards to the R6. My only piece of advice is its extremely easy to become overconfident on your 250 with time and experience. Whatever you do, don't bring that overconfidence to whatever bike you upgrade to next.
With that said, if I were to do it all over again - I would have personally started with a STOCK SS bike. But no regrets.
Sorry for the long post, but I hope this helps with your decision as to what you could expect with a 600 SS (coming from a 250). Good luck & ride safe!
Your right...we should save that balderdash for a forum or something.
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I started riding earlier this year on a ninja 250
I took the m1 exit class and felt comfortable enough to upgrade
i bought a zx6r and ive put 2000 km on it since the start of aug
As far as insurance goes i was paying 60 a month on my 250 with no collision and im paying 108 on my zx6r but thats full coverage
I took the m1 exit class and felt comfortable enough to upgrade
i bought a zx6r and ive put 2000 km on it since the start of aug
As far as insurance goes i was paying 60 a month on my 250 with no collision and im paying 108 on my zx6r but thats full coverage
oh myyyy this ****ing topic again
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