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I have always had the need for speed so I know that this is the bike that I want. But I have never owned or even ridden a motorcycle due to overprotection of my parents. Now I'm 20 and soon I'll have the money to buy a bike. The problem is that I've heard that this may be a little too much bike for me being my first one and all, so my question is should I start off with this kind of power or will I most likely kill myself?

Thanks,

Jeff
 
I would have to say no. Without any experience its just plain deadly. Take an MSF course, get a bike with less power to learn the basics. Get something 250-750cc, If you goal is the busa, then get a Katana 600 or 750, katanas are almost exactly the same as a busa, minus the power. They are also bike, once you know how to ride, you can have fun on
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How long will it take me to learn all the basics? I know absolutely nothing about motorcycles so any advice is useful. But I know what I want and I guess I'm just anxious to get it.

Thanks,

Jeff
 
It really depends on the person, but it took me a few months, to just get the basics down. My first bike, and my current one has little power even tho its 1340cc, it only 60hp and 70 ft. lbs or torque. You should get a bike that is easy to handle, and one that is forgiving, also one that doesnt have enough power to give you frequent suprises (i.e. wheelies, burnouts, etc) when you give it a little too much gas. Ninja 500r is a good, small bike. It can go fast but lacks power to wheelie, with me at least(does a 4 inch hop in the air at 9000 rpm and with a loosened chain). I wouldnt recommend any gixxer(aka GSX-R####).

An MSF course will teach you the basics of riding and controling the motorcycle. It will also lower insurance costs, too
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Get a leaner bike and RIDE, RIDE, RIDE, and RIDE some more. You will get tired of a small bike quickly, especially if you ride someone elses bigger bike that more fun(but dont forr a few months). Then you will know your ready to move up.

You can also contact me with almost any chat program:
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yahoo: Odyssey_GSX1300R
 
One more factor to consider...If I get a bike it will probably be the bike that I'm stuck with for a while. Is there any way to ease into a bike like this or should I still go for a smaller bike?

Jeff
 
Well, you should ride a smaller bike for at least a year. But, since im still waiting to get my busa, i can't give an answer. If you careful(extremely), and take the time to learn the bike you many be OK. But, it may be a risk on your life, and the decision of whether or not your willing to take the risk is yours. Smaller bike is a much safer option, but in the end its up to you.
 
I got my first bike when I was 16, it was a new 97 gixxer 750> I drove the thing as a daily driver for 4 years until I was 20. I never laid it down, dropped it or had a problem with it. IMHO the 750 is the best all around sportbike to learn on. I bought a gsxr 1000 last year(blk/silver) and I sold my 750 to one of my best friends who has never ridden before. I took the MSF class(because I had to when I was 16) and I made my friend take it too before I would give him the title to the bike.
The 1000 is awesome, has a TON of power but is different than a busa. My 02' Busa is my rocket sled. lol the feel is alot heavier than the gixxers are. But I do love it and nothing is better than taking her out and really opening her up. I think it all depends on what you like. I really enjoy twisties, Im not a really big trick guy. and I also enjoy speed and just owning and maintaining and riding bikes. So between my gixxer 1000 and my hayabusa(which I have WORKED for both and paid them BOTH off in full and cover the insurance myself as well as living on my own, owning my own house and paying all my bills since I was 18) I have everything I really need or want.
thats what it comes down too, choose what you want, be wise, patient and LEARN everything you can about bikes. Then just have fun and keep your attention OUT while your out riding, dont zone like you can do in long trips on cars. That is just asking for trouble.
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Q. a little too much bike for me being my first one ?
A. No, WAY TOO F@#$ MUCH BIKE FOR YOU 1ST!!

Odyssey:(and my current one has little power even tho its 1340cc, it only 60hp and 70 ft. lbs or torque.) I hope you realize that there is no comparison of a harley 1300 compared to a new I-4 engine. Not trashin ya, Just didn't want this newbie thinkin along those lines

Q. One more factor to consider...If I get a bike it will probably be the bike that I'm stuck with for a while.
A. Only if you plan on being buried with it.

Q. start off with this kind of power or will I most likely kill myself?
A. Most definately.

Dude. take the MSF course, get an sv 650, a great little twin that handles awesome and will teach you how to ride properly, faster and safer. you can pick one up used for around $3500 only a few years old. if you really are stubborn and want the top end of an I-4 bike get a katana, after you are well expirianced(and don't kid yourself) move up to a sportbike gixxer or if you want the king get the busa, but learn to ride first. There are people on this board and others that will tell you that they got the busa as a first bike and are fine with it. what they won't tell you is how many close calls they had making rookie errors that could have killed them. And that they routinely get passed by expirianced riders on smaller bikes. At the very least think of the bike, dude. you're learning, you're gonna miss shifts, you're gonna drop it(well inside the first year) and its gonna get beat up. the Busa doesn't deserve that. Learn right, Baby steps, onto riding, Babysteps onto a fast bike, babysteps onto the busa.
And you will be rider supreme! King of the Universe and such. I encourage you to take up the Sport, Theres nothing like it. But do it right And stay alive
Peace!
 
Probably not what you want to hear, but I agree with the others. Way too much bike for a first.

I agree wholeheartedly with the Katana recommendations. They are great bikes. I learned on an 01 Kat 600.

THe Kat 750 will do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. That is damn fast (faster than almost all cars on the road save maybe an F50 and a Mclaren). If you've never ridden a bike before, trust me, a Kat 600, at 0-60 in 4 seconds will feel fast as hell.

Speed on a bike is a completely different animal. I drive a vette, '01, and thought it was fast. First time I nailed the Kat and did a 0-70 blast at full throttle I thought to myself "holy s**t". You will get your kicks from a Kat, and you won't accidentally flip the bike (unless you try real hard).

Don't use the "I'm gonna be stuck with this bike for a while" line. I tried it too, and better judgement got the best of me. I had my Kat 1 year, bought the busa, and never looked back. If I'd gone straight to the busa, it would have been my wife and family doing the looking back.

Take some time, learn to ride, and when you do get your dream, it will be sweet.
 
Whether you get a busa or a 250. Find an experience rider with a level head to help you learn and watch you so they can give advice and help you improve your riding skills.

Also, sirUKbusa, a 50cc moped wont help anyone learn about a motorcycle. A bicycle goes faster and is just as good, most of us have probly grown up with bicycles. 50cc will not have any of the important equipment that will aid in learning, no clutch, no shifter. Without those you cant learn proper up and downshifting, or braking and downshifting at the same time (I dont know why but some people have trouble with it).
 
Thank God it wil be Voided soon I cant handle anymore of these "let me log onto the internet and see what my first bike should be questions" Cant someone ask a real question like how does it ride compared to a ..... or does it handle as well as a ....... I have never flown a jet fighter do you think I should buy me an F-14 or a Harrier
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Hey I am 49 and I ahve a big need for speed. Do you guys think that I am qualified for a 1500hp rocket powered motorcycle? Hey I don't but what the hell if it mis fires I just blow up.

soonenuff,
A 600 or a 750 these days is more machine then most will ever need.
 
I honestly believe that if you can control yourself and learn you can learn on anything I went through the whole thing from bike to bike I couldnt control myself I got lucky I have friends who werent so lucky It all comes down to self control until you get the experience I believe a Busa is better than a 1000 but you have to make the final decision it is smooth comfotable it will not let you know how fast you are getting to the corner until your there but other than that it handles well stops great plenty of power so you arent shifting all day and most of all its beautiful
 
:usa: Soonenuf, Ninjaeater is right...a GSXR 750 is too much bike for your first bike...unless you are very mature and respect the bike at all times. I have buddies that have GSXR 600's and the damn things will run low 11's in the quarter. I went from a Kat 600 to a Busa...I had the Katana for only 6 months and was ready for something else...but I'm friggin stupid...and I love speed. Honestly , Katana's are some of the best bikes around...virtually unchanged in a number of years. If you're worried about your buddies making fun of you cause you have a Katana, (you shouldn't give a rats &$&#036
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, then get a GSXR. I would recommend a 6. A lot of bike and very fun in the twisties...once you learn the basics and some advanced techniques. Think before you buy...and insurance on a Busa for a 20 year old has got to be nuts.
 
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