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how many years of biking experience do i need before i ride a yamaha R1?
- Thread starter Eric
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What's your hurry? I understand the appeal of the R1, it's loud and fast and very cool, but it is also expensive and costly to insure. On normal roads, at legal speeds, the R6 can do everything the R1 can do. The 250 can go fast enough to lose you your license, and is cheap and easy to insure. For a new rider, insurance is often quite a burden.
My point is, each of these bikes has their own strengths, and are more than capable of many years of enjoyment. Don't be too fixated on getting to the biggest bike you can, as fast as you can - you'll miss a lot of learning in the process.
Ride the 250 until it can teach you nothing more. Take it to track days, get advanced training, maybe even try club racing. When you're ready, move up to the 600. Repeat. If you ever master the 600, you'll truly be ready for the 1000, but few people rarely get that good. I guarantee, the great majority of guys you see on a R1 are not capable of riding the bike to its real potential. They're posers.
My point is, each of these bikes has their own strengths, and are more than capable of many years of enjoyment. Don't be too fixated on getting to the biggest bike you can, as fast as you can - you'll miss a lot of learning in the process.
Ride the 250 until it can teach you nothing more. Take it to track days, get advanced training, maybe even try club racing. When you're ready, move up to the 600. Repeat. If you ever master the 600, you'll truly be ready for the 1000, but few people rarely get that good. I guarantee, the great majority of guys you see on a R1 are not capable of riding the bike to its real potential. They're posers.
Did you take the motorcycle saftey course? If not, you should. The first 300 miles are the most dangerous. I would keep and ride a beginners bike for 2000 miles, then move up. Then they have advanced courses for experienced riders. Perhaps these professional motorcycle instructors could evaluate your skill level and recommend a bike commensurate with your skill level.
I would suggest minimum 2 years experience and some formal training. I also would suggest that you wait until you are at least 35 years of age unless you are planning to go pro. Sport bikes are great for adrenaline rush but they are terrible daily rides. After about 30 minutes of riding, your feet and lower legs get numb from lack of circulation, your butt rots because of rock hard saddle and your wrists feel like they are going to bust because of constant push-up position while the handlebars are pounding in your palms.
I would suggest minimum 2 years experience and some formal training. I also would suggest that you wait until you are at least 35 years of age unless you are planning to go pro. Sport bikes are great for adrenaline rush but they are terrible daily rides. After about 30 minutes of riding, your feet and lower legs get numb from lack of circulation, your butt rots because of rock hard saddle and your wrists feel like they are going to bust because of constant push-up position while the handlebars are pounding in your palms.