Questions about sport bikes and stunt riding?

J

Jacob P

New member
im 15 and i will be getting my permit soon
i would like to know what do you need to do after you get your permit to get a motorcycle license and what is a good starter bike for a first stunt bike.i was looking at kawasakis if those are any good. and do you know any websites that i could read up on motorcycles and all that good stuff? thanks for your help, jake
 
Unless you want to trash a bike within a few weeks of having a license you need to slow your roll and give up the thought of doing stunts with no experience riding at all. The first thing up for you needs to be the basic riders course with the motorcycle safety foundation, followed closely by the experienced riders course. You can test for your motorcycle license once the basic course is completed. When you can get some road experience then you should find the Keith Code course for sport bikes. You will be taught how to handle your bike their in more extreme riding in a safe environment. You ask about a good starter bike, and are looking for a good starter bike for stunts. Those are two separate bikes and should not be confused. A good starter bike would be around 500-600 CC, and not more than about $1,200. That way when you drop it, not if, you will not have done much to it. You have to get used to all the controls of a motorcycle and be physically and mentally ready to ride before ever thinking about doing stunts. For a stunt bike a Honda 900RR seems to be a popular choice from talking with the guys in my riding group.
 
I know it's not what you want to hear, but you're going to need to learn to proficiently ride a motorcycle and be able to be very exacting with the controls before you can start "stunting." Unless, of course, your version of stunting is 6" power wheelies for 5 feet like I see most squids attempting.

As for a starter bike, something small and standard. A parallel twin or a vtwin in the 400-800cc range will make it easier to learn faster. For some reason, a lot of beginners think that the bike makes the rider but it's the other way around. Your learning curve will be shorter if you graduate bikes. Learn how to ride well on a slow bike and you are going to be a much better rider, much faster.
 
Besides the Internet, you could consider subscribing to a motorcycle magazine or two.

After you have your permit and have gained some experience, you'll be required to take a written and riding test to show your proficiencies.
 
I know it's not what you want to hear, but you're going to need to learn to proficiently ride a motorcycle and be able to be very exacting with the controls before you can start "stunting." Unless, of course, your version of stunting is 6" power wheelies for 5 feet like I see most squids attempting.

As for a starter bike, something small and standard. A parallel twin or a vtwin in the 400-800cc range will make it easier to learn faster. For some reason, a lot of beginners think that the bike makes the rider but it's the other way around. Your learning curve will be shorter if you graduate bikes. Learn how to ride well on a slow bike and you are going to be a much better rider, much faster.
 
Back
Top