Why are certain bikes not considered "beginner friendly"?

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I've been riding for a couple of years now, and of course I understand someone who has NEVER EVER ridden should not run out and get a ZX-14 (obviously a two yr-old could handle a Chihuahua as opposed to a Great Dane). I understand the whole size/power thing. I've read over an over that a beginner should get a 250 or 500, not an 1100. But I'm curious...what could happen?? If you are not a stunting, racing, speed-freak, and you know how to clutch/brake/shift/start/stop etc, and you're just riding to work 4 miles away (35-45mph with a few traffic lights), what could happen? You're not going to see me on a Busa anytime soon (I love my little GS500), but would like to upgrade someday.

Second little question: Are they no longer making Katanas?? It's only 58 lbs heavier than my current bike, and the seat is one inch lower! This 600 would be a perfect upgrade
p.p.s. I'm not really a big fan of the Busa; I simply put that there for emphasis on power :)

Also, these answers are scaring the shit outta me LOL (especially the pothole). What would be a good upgrade?
Bigger Tony: thanks for noticing I have a bike already :)

Oh, and I'm a girl :)
 
You are better off starting off with something that matches tour skill level. Look for a standard or cruiser bike for your first bike. They are more forgiving and usually have less power than a sport bike with the same size engine. Although cruisers are heavier than other bikes they have the lowest center of gravity and are easy to balance considering their weight.

Stay away from the sport bikes for your first bike as they require more skill. These are basically factory racing bikes that have been made barely street legal. Going with a sport bike for your first bike is like getting a Formula 1 race car for your first car, not a good idea.

Suzuki doesn't make the Katana any more because motorcycle lines must evolve to keep up with other competing manufacturers. When the manufacturer makes significant changes to a model line, they may change the name. This gives the impression that the manufacturers are keeping their model lines fresh.
 
you could definately over rev the thing if you are not experienced and go flying once you put it into gear, you dont think about these little things when you have a smaller bike, cause if you do nothin much will happend but with an 1100 im pretty sure youd either loop it, crash, or scare yourself shitless!!!
 
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