Newish Rider | Why I Started on a 600cc (Ninja Zx6r)

[@davidlv]

I allowed people to scare me into not riding for 20 years. I am 40 years old and passed the MSF (messed up the u-turn box by 1/2 inch) buying my bike in the next month or so. Going with a z650, but probably sit on a sv650 and couple of cruisers like the Eliminator and vulcan S/rebel 1100 (not the DCT) But if you are in your twenties and want to ride, don't let people scare you into not riding.

[@chaddrickwashington5969]

I'm with u on that I'm 40 yrs old as well n jst gt my 1st bike a 13 gsxr 600. Never to old to njoy. Good luck with getting your bike n ride safe

[@gosertube]

Same here, but more just didn’t think I could do be that guy. I’ve always wanted to ride. I’m 42 and got my license last summer. I got a ninja 650r 06. I too im taking my time and really soaking in info to be the safest rider I can be.. so far I def see myself on a mt 09 or z1000 some day. Ride safe out there!

[@RubyXIII]

they’ve been trying to scare me since i was a little kid and it hasn’t worked 😂 not even the videos of people being mangled in accidents did either they’ll keep trying though

[@southernclassik]

I agree. Started at 32 and wish I started sooner. Follow your dreams people!

[@SludgedB]

Get an MT-09 you’ll love it boss

[@jvshbrvwn]

I started on a 636 too. I don’t regret it. You just have to come with the right mindset and not trying to gun it. Ease into it. Throttle control is very important.

[@MotoMirage_636]

VERY important

[@coltonmcelwee6835]

This video has shown me that some1 has the exact experience I did🤣 msg was like riding little toy bikes I bought the 636 and never looked back, it’s a 2023 with 10k miles and I am in love

[@MotoMirage_636]

I’m glad we had the same exact experience then hahaha

[@jennabeeech]

I’m about to get my first motorcycle but I’ve been going back and forth between the ninja 500 and ZX 6R… but my heart keeps getting called to the ZX 6R 😂 yours looks awesome!

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahhh thank you! 🙏🏾 get which ever one you can afford, just know that one is quicker to learn on and the other takes patience but is well worth it

[@40thzx6]

do itttt

[@jennabeeech]

@@40thzx6 Im so excited!! I put my deposit down after my MSF course and now just waiting for it 🤗

[@JJRos]

@@jennabeeechlet’s goooo I got mine this Friday

[@jennabeeech]

@@JJRos congrats 😭 I bet it’s amazing! Ride safe

[@saavedrakira]

Just started on a 2021 ZX6R. Zero experience with manual cars, zero experience with motorcycles. I took my MSF course and passed, a week later I bought the bike 😂. Luckily it’s got low power mode, but I’ve also respected the bike since I’ve had it. It’s been a ton of fun and I’m glad I went with what I wanted. If you’re wanting to get into riding, the best beginner bike is the bike you buy. Respect it, and have fun.

[@trollord2775]

I watched this video months before I took my MSF course 2 weeks ago. Me with 0 experience I was able to pass with 0 errors! I did stall only once during practice. Now I’m here rewatching the video 5 days before I purchase my 2025 Zx6R, I feel very confident honestly. I’m just like you I rather make a BIG purchase and keep it until it no longer works! Thank you for this video you really motivated me. Stay safe brotha 🔥🔥🏍️🏍️

[@MotoMirage_636]

That’s freaking awesome! Happy and proud of you!

[@jimmansi1187]

At 55 my first sport bike was a GSX-R 750, now at 61 I ride a 2014 750 Anniversary Edition, I ride exactly as you do, with common sense along with about 5 track day a year at New Jersey Motorsports Park, stay safe, new sub here from Philadelphia, stay safe!

[@RestlessMule]

I had a GSX-R750 years ago and I still miss that bike. Such a great bike!

[@MotoMirage_636]

I want a gsxr 750 SO BAD.

[@iklodyp]

You were right at the end, I saved this video and subscribed becauce I related to it, so much so that I don't think I've realted to a video on motorcycling ever before!:D I have made the commitment starting this year to start saving up for my first bike, a 650cc bike, the Honda CB650R. And while almost everyone (none of them riders) say that it's a reckless move and "will die on it" I'm very comfident for the reasons you mentioned. I too am a very calm and collected person, even when it comes to high stress situations. Also I'm turning 30 this year so I'm not a hot headed teenager who wants to feel the speed at all times. Like going fast and being reckless gives me no hype whatsoever. I just want a bike that's competent enough to handle the motion of traffic on all roads, even highways. And even though I wouldn't mind starting on 125 cc then go for a 300cc then to a 600cc it's just too expensive for me. Selling in order to upgrade is a pain in the ass not to mention that a 1 year old bike is worth far less than a brand new one. So simply put I just can't afford to climb the ladder. My yearly! salary here in Hungary is just about 12k$ so I literally have to make every sacrifice in order to own my dream bike by next year's summer. But what makes this decision easy is that I too am a long-commitment type of guy. Like I want to buy this bike and I know it will probbaly be my one and only bike ever. I have no desire to have more power than what a 650cc can offer and it's so beautiful that I don't think I'll ever want a bike more that that, and that inline 4 enginge is just pure symphony!:D Thank you for voicing your thoughts! This gave me even more confidence that I should stick to this plan of mine of going for a 600cc as a beginner!:) By the way I too am a manual shift driver and I have never thought of that as such a big advantage but I guess a lot of people in the US never even tried manual shifting before. I guess that's why you made it your point.

[@MotoMirage_636]

At the end of the day, the cliche “ride your own ride” thing is sort of true. No one can tell you what’s best to start on. Back in the day, all you could do was start on a 600cc and all of those people are okay lol. So I hope you get something you love!

[@MattG-r4f]

I pretty much agree with the entire video. My first bike was a 600 too. Yes, it’s powerful, but it’s realistically not too much to handle. Also, I too came from a manual car background so I had a total understanding of manual shifting, clutch, etc… when I got a bike for the first time ever, it all came naturally to me and only took about 20 minutes to settle in. ANY bike can be trouble if you’re not careful and too hasty, from a 250 all the way to a 1000. The biggest point is just being humble and recognizing your own skill level. Don’t ride like a bat out of hell, going 100mph everywhere zooming between cars… hell, I don’t even recommend lane splitting, even if it’s legal in your state… not because I don’t like it, but because when you’re beginning on a bike, it’s good to be adventurous because that’s how you learn, but you should NOT be taking unnecessary risks at low skill levels. Keyword, “unnecessary”… generally just trust your gut.. if you feel a bit too afraid to try something out on your bike, then just curb it until later when you’ve mastered other riding skills first. Also when you’re learning, buy proper riding gear. Having the right gear on that will actually protect you, will help inspire confidence on the bike and will make it that much easier to learn.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Very VERY well said

[@jakeboss2653]

I been a Harley guy my entire adult life, love riding my Ultra Limited. I first started riding motorcycles in high school, I started on an '04 R6, then my senior year i went to a '05 R1, then after that i switched to Harley, then my wife brought up last Summer that i should get a sports motorcycle so we can ride together, i test rode a lot of motorcycles than landed on an Ninja ZX10R, i love all the tech they put into it, as you talked about, my wife rides a BMW S 1000 RR, and now we love riding together

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahhh that’s such a dope story and how you guys are both riding some great bikes now. I love that man!

[@R1DEOUT]

I’d say start on whatever cc makes you the rider comfortable. I started on a R1 my Gf started on a ZX6R as well. Keep up the good work bro. I like the 636, very good bike.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Wow! Bro I’d never think of starting on an R1, that’s awesome. And thank you 🙏🏾

[@512460]

Same started on a bmw s1000r

[@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt]

How do you walk around with balls of that size??

[@R1DEOUT]

@@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt lmao it used to drag a lot 😂 all jokes aside, u must have ZERO FEAR.

[@nigelp9042]

The best and only reason I’d suggest starting on a 600 is you get the power needed to get out situations that happen quicker. But for around town or highway riding 1ks are where it’s at.. 6s you have to ring the neck to get into your powerband to do kinda average speeds of the highways. Which is something I grew to not like starting on 600.

[@armandogonzalez6947]

Had the exact same thing happen to me with the R7 im glad i kept looking and found the same 636 ZX-6r same color

[@MotoMirage_636]

Oh nice! Glad we made the right choice

[@ThatguyLyle]

Yes bro. I litterally just started on a 2020 R6. I did it backwards though. I bought the bike before taking the msf or anything. Like you im a very patient and safe driver and have the self control. I started out in a parking lot in my apartment complex and then up and down the local neighborhood. It only took 3 days to get comfortable enough for the road and a week for town and highway riding. Ive had it for a month now and im so comfortable and confident on the bike. I knew the moment i decided i wanted a bike i wanted a zx6r but the dealer ralked me into the R6 since they didnthave any in stock at the time. Big mistake. Im paying it down for 6 months and in june im trading it in for my dream zx6r. Ive dropped the bike only twice. Once on each side while at a stop because i grabbed too much front brake while turning and stopping. Minus a few scratches the bike is totally fine and of course it was gonna happen because its my first time ever riding. Now i cant imagine having started on something smaller, the R6 has no power down low so its easy to manage until 12k rpm

[@5slumsD]

I started on a pocket rocket at 10 😂 been master the lean and turning and now I’m on a 1000cc

[@ghostriderlew85]

Glad you decided to use your mirrors

[@hermansmith6843]

You said everything i stand on can't wait to get my 600 or 650.and I'm 60 years old already knows the clutch systems.

[@That1_Z9oo]

Yeah, you can for sure start on a 600 class, I personally started on a 160hp tuned, flashed, air filter, the whole nine yards, gsxr 750, and it was all about throttle control and clutch control, I had about 3 years of riding a 150 dirtbike so I already had most of it down. People get scared until they realize that you can cruise comfortably at a quarter throttle on a bike like that under 10k rpm, and it doesn't feel that scary. Just respect the bike and it will make respectful responses. Great video.

[@Knoxvillemoto]

Your story sounds similar to mine. I've been driving high horse power cars for years and so using a clutch on a bike came natural. I started out on a RS660, and it was actually a pretty smooth learning process. I have a video on my channel where i talk about this subject, and its very similar.

[@aubery83]

What you said at the end was golden and how ever KZbinr should be an thats true.....i look forward to seeing more videos 💯🔥🔥🔥 crazy i drive semis(11yr) but cant drive a manual car 😂😂😂 ill be going for my MCL soon

[@TKLMotoVlog]

Nice ride. Love the bike. Glad you chose the zxr 636. Stay safe and stay dry!

[@MotoMirage_636]

Thank you! You too!

[@RestlessMule]

Great video! The “right” first bike varies from person to person. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Thank you! Yeah it’s all on the individual at the end of the day

[@Freeride600]

bro i'm in a similar boat lol, grew up on dirtbikes and manual cars. I was also hardset on getting an R7 this spring but i've been tempted more and more by 600s Also, good content and explainers

[@MotoMirage_636]

I WISH I grew up on dirt bikes. I just rode one last week and I had a freaking blast. Glad I could help! And thank you!

[@ApexEater]

R7 is plenty of bike and probably too much for most anyone straight out of the MSF which is basically a course to weed out people who can't walk and chew gum. A 600 race replica is not a compromise. 600rr is one of the fastest machines(car, motorcycle or whatever) on earth. Learn on something you won't mind asphalt surfing with first.

[@RevItRalph]

+1 for the intro hahaha A++

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahhh hooked ya right in huh 😏😏

[@streetdreamz8056]

What up lil bro, i see you. i like your mindset of being as safe as possible. (cant say the same for myself but im trying to be better) Glad to see you picked the 636 over the r7 you made the better choice. If you just ride casually no need for a litre bike at all.

[@MotoMirage_636]

I have my moments where I get my zoomies for sure lol but yes yes I TRY to be safe. I’m so glad I didn’t get the R7 but I still want to ride one

[@512460]

Really love the grey and white with a splash of green on your bike

[@x_ghost_x6612]

Earned a sub broski! Keep up the good work!

[@MotoMirage_636]

Appreciate it fam!

[@lifeoftiago2542]

That intro was epic my boy

[@MotoMirage_636]

lmfaooo I appreciate it! Really just shows my true personality so I think I’ll keep it for a while

[@notyourpgainstructor5139]

test rode sv650(recommended for "newbies").. just didnt do it for me even as a beginner. rode dirt bikes as a kid and have self-control and awareness at 31 years old. getting a gixxer 750. again, self control. also great point about growing up driing manual cars and obviously for me also riding dirt bikes as a teenager. nice vid brro

[@MotoMirage_636]

Mannnnn gixxer 750 is such a classic 👏🏾👏🏾 that’s awesome for you. And thank you very much

[@RubyXIII]

i liked and subscribed halfway through because i’m trying to get more moto vloggers on my feed

[@MotoMirage_636]

Hahahahahahahaha I respect the honesty and I’m flattered 😂 thank you 🙏🏾

[@jazellanderos.]

I have my msf course coming up in a couple days. I don’t have any experience driving manual cars, but I wanna get a z900. It’s a big displacement bike but it’s a naked bike so it’s not as sporty and I love the rider modes.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Awesome! I hope you pass and you ride safe after your purchase!

[@Tiglicka666]

i started on 1000cc... never a problem . I alsways say at the end is always the rider who is in control.

[@AaronCurtis-z2x]

And result you only know how to go fast in a straight line

[@Tiglicka666]

you can talk for yourself buddy. I keep up with 900cc and 700cc bikes with no problem here in europe where we dont even drive highway.

[@StreetPiratesTV]

Got the 2021 and love it.

[@MotoMirage_636]

I seeeee, nice color choice 😏😉

[@alexgooner2504]

Brilliant perspective. Bike is 🤩

[@djvic0530]

I started same bike like yours but mine is 2009 ZX6R so fun to ride.. then I switched to Kasawaki ZH2 naked bike… more relax riding … on my Own opinion.. ride safe brother ✌🏼subscribed

[@SuperShrimpy]

i love it i just got my first bike i got an R6 2 weeks ago and just taking it slow, took my first interstate ride 2 days ago and it's too much fun just gotta have some self control in my opinion if u start on a 600

[@MotoMirage_636]

Niceeee I always wondered how it would be if I started on an r6. Going past 10k rpm must feel like you’re on a rocket ship as a beginner

[@ethancknight]

I agree with most of what you have said, except that starting on a 600 isn’t like starting in a mustang GT or an STI. It’s more like starting in a GT500 or a Hellcat.

[@RRFriction]

I would never get a 600cc or litre bike for my first. 125 250 or 450cc will not prepare you for the power or ergonomics What it will do is get you familiar with the controls and ability to become comfortable in traffic. The op is spot on and has the correct mindset fortunately 👌 When I moved into sport bikes everything changed Anyone can go fast in a straight line but these babys come alive in corners and that's where experience matters

[@MotoMirage_636]

I bought the bike with the intention of learning how to carve up some corners. I don’t really have twisties in my area so I’d like to do a track day! I’ve always been into the sport of racing on a track in general and I’d love to feel this thing come alive

[@Tfbruh]

Just started on a 400 first timer that shit is wild but i know im gon want that 600

[@MotoMirage_636]

That’s awesome! There’s still so much to learn on a 400, I should probably hop on one

[@Musician_Robert]

I started on a 1985 Honda 250 Custom $1200.00 and 90km/hr full throttle got frustrating lol. Then I rode my Bros R1 0-90 in 2 secs.

[@MotoMirage_636]

lol it’s like getting on a rocket 😂

[@metalmoto4008]

almost did start on a bigger bike but did not want to spend 10k+ on my first bike so i went with 400. it was a blast, got to learn how to do stunts but i was hit by a car & it was totaled, was paid almost 10k for the bike, mods & gear. Finally got a 600cc after 2 years on the 400, but i do miss how cheap & easy the 400 was to work on.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Wow well most important thing I wanna address here is, I’m REALLY glad you’re okay and riding again after getting hit by that car 😩

[@metalmoto4008]

@@MotoMirage_636 thanks. i always ride with full leather on & airbag vest so i was able to walk away.

[@M.x.M0T0]

as someone who started on a ninja 400 in 2022 I got tired of the bike quickly but that when I decided to work on my skills cornering, u-turns etc. I wish i would of started on a zx6r i feel i wouldnt be mature enough for the power since i legit crashed when going on ht thrlotte in a corner

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahhh I need to keep working on my skills for sure

[@eloisdejesuse780]

Lmfaoooo loved the intro, good shit!

[@MotoMirage_636]

lol thank you! 😂

[@Thouxanbanjlxu]

I’m starting on a 300 cuz I only got dirtbike experience and I’m used to gunning tf out the throttle so until I feel like I can ring out a 300 comfortably I’m not getting a 600- not to mention it’s just more expensive for the average working class person now, I can find a 300 for like 2800, soon as u jump to 600 it’s 3500+

[@MotoMirage_636]

Cost is definitelyyy a big factor. But a 300 will be so good and so much fun, you can definitely learn a lot from it. Smart move

[@Thouxanbanjlxu]

@@MotoMirage_636 kinda of went against my idealogy and I think I want a 600, but at the same time I’m still in the market recently my job closed down so I was forced to loon for new work and haven’t found any yet so eventuslly when I can get a kickstart to my business again when I’m working I can start bringing in money to have a bike again

[@40thzx6]

hell yuh rode 1.3k on my 400 and sold it almost but 2k on my zx6 now and i love it way more even tho my first bike will always have a special place😂 wish i had more time to ride tho

[@Ah-yh4tp]

Not gonna lie, I started on a 2007 R1 at 17, I had a neighbor getting rid of a 07 R1, been sitting for 6 years and he wanted to get rid of of it, bought it from him and went it took my motorcycle endorsement, and I was off, I had ridden dirtbikes for years so I already had the basics down, but the road and a field are obviously not the same, rode for the summer, had no problems, I respected the bike and it didn’t kill me lol

[@MotoMirage_636]

And now you just comfortably have a beautiful R1

[@Ah-yh4tp]

@@MotoMirage_636 unfortunately I don’t have her anymore, I went and got a 2020 Yamaha R6, the R1 was just toooo much for insurance lol especially being 23 on a R1 lol

[@MotoDJS1KRR]

Dope video and intro bro Lol keep it up

[@MotoMirage_636]

I think ima keep it as my intro for a while then I’ll switch it up lol 😂 really shows my ✨ personality ✨

[@DaggRevs]

Sweet ride 👍

[@evasionz]

Are you in Orlando? I'm looking to get into riding pretty soon and would definitely need friends that also do it and are also pretty chill like yourself, lol.

[@MotoMirage_636]

👍🏾 I’d happily go out for a ride then!

[@johnnyhun1]

i think its more important to know the traffic itself. Riding a bike is not a big deal, even if its a liter bike and you are new, but dodging other’s stupidity and realising dangerous situations takes skill

[@MotoMirage_636]

Very true, the cagers are a wild bunch

[@subi3b00bi3]

That should always be your intro 🤣

[@MotoMirage_636]

Lmao noted 😏

[@kidlo2050]

I was originally gonna buy 24 zx6r but i bought a cfmoto 450ss. I dont regret it because of all my mistakes but then i felt like i needed more power. I plan to track my 450ss though. I dont have anyone to ride with on the street so i might give the street riding up a lil bit. When i first got my bike i used to ride every chance i got but 4 months later im just like ehh, its whatever. Now im just thinking about learning maintenance and stunting or going to a track.

[@MotoMirage_636]

My goal has always been to get on the track. Even when I was into cars, I was trying to do track days or autox

[@YourJamaicanChief]

I started on a 650 too I started to learn on a 650 there’s no reason for me to go backwards

[@ramsesmartinez6810]

Seen that Z in the garage 🥹 got one to and im tryna get a zx6r 😂

[@MotoMirage_636]

lol redefine the meaning of Zociety 😂

[@lxc1f3r3]

much love with same brains fam 🤣💀

[@rodneystewart8340]

i think people should start on dirt bikes with some trail riding to be honest. that way they gain experience being on two wheels and get better reflexes, clutch control, and used to the bike getting a little loose on you.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahh I wish I rode dirt bikes before this. I think it would’ve made the learning experience a little easier

[@rodneystewart8340]

@@MotoMirage_636 it definitely helped me

[@michaellabella9911]

I’ve been riding since about 06 or earlier I’m burnt 😂 my msf is from 08 didn’t get that till my first ticket 😂 In my day a 600 was a beginner bike

[@plastickits9229]

What phone mount is that?

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ram phone mount, it’s great I love it

[@thomasolson8417]

You don't HAVE to clutch every time you shift. You can clutchless shift up on any bike without a quick shifter. It's just that you need to roll off the throttle a bit as you shift up.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Yes, yes you are absolutely correct. I just mean more like you have to use the left side of your body to get the bike moving somehow lol

[@AngelCordova-kv3pk]

Damm bro I love how how he show you and shii love the channel need more subs for real 💯🤝

[@MotoMirage_636]

I appreciate it!!! 🥶🥶

[@Mikeyddread]

Same here bro

[@Yams6R]

I had recently bought a 24’ Zx6R and have noticed right near the brake and clutch lever, there is a dial with numbers on it. Would you have any insight on what it does?

[@MotoMirage_636]

It adjusts how far or close you want those levers to be from you. So if you have smaller hands like yours truly, you can adjust them a few notches closer

[@Yams6R]

@@MotoMirage_636this helps so much, thank you

[@ApexEater]

The difference between a 600 supersport and an older literbike is decimals. Facebook marketplace tells the story of how most these bikes end up. A 600 race replica has always been one of the fastest most dangerous bikes money can buy and deceptively fast. Humans are rationalizing machines so I expect you to talk yourself into the faster machine. A 600 is just a better package compared to a 400 as well but that's the point of a learner bike. Dropping or mistreating a 400 is less of a burden on yourself while you get to know the ins and outs of motorcycling and make up your mind what the sport means to you. You may find standard nakeds, hyper nakeds, adventure bikes, super moto, dirt bikes or whatever to be interesting after a while. An older SV 650 is an awesome middle ground, reliable and plenty fast. I own one I restored from junk and it's a cool little bike with plenty of power for most days. I also own a 400 and 1000 naked bike but have been thinking about getting an aprilia rs660 next. The middleweight race replicas are good at what they do which is minimize weight and smoothly transfer a lot of power to the ground in a super efficient package and once you get past wanting fastest top speeds or 1/4 mile times anything approaching 100 horsepower in a lightweight chassis is more than enough for assing around.

[@troywinslow4756]

I ended up starting on a ninja 400 and selling my 800whp camaro because I ended up falling in love with motorcycles after my msf course. I've put about a year in on my bike now, and I can't decide if I want to jump up to liter bike which is like jumping from a prius to a to my old camaro or if I want to step up to a 600 which is more like a stock camaro. 😂 still got a few months before I fully decided because it's winter here in michigan.

[@MotoMirage_636]

I truly believe you’d have a massive amount of fun and definitely be shocked by the difference in power on a 600cc than the ninja 400. And then when you get used to that, flash the bike and wow, even more fun

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

600s tend to be more compfy and definitely lighter, if i upgraded my r3 id go with a 600, insurance is also cheaper. But personally i love my r3 bought it new in 2022 and its my first bike and now i have over 10k miles on it, never felt i needed more power other than on a freeway with head wind, definitely fine for canyon twisties more power would just be for bragging

[@_750ZO]

I’d say go for a gsxr 750

[@gixxer_owl]

idk if you already upgraded at this point but I wanted to say, 600’s are wayyy more than a stock camaro. in terms of power/weight ratio, most 600’s would be the equivalent of a 3200lb car with 900 horsepower. i’ve owned a Mustang, Lancer Evo, and currently own 2 WRX’s. One of them makes around 500hp and after getting my Gixxer 600, that car now feels slow asf😹 i see what you meant, but i just wanted to give that comparison bc i think lots of people underestimate just how fast 600’s are and might end up getting in over their head if they aren’t prepared.

[@ozzy7596]

I started on a 2022 Duke 890

[@Luke-hw3ne]

im going from cars to bikes now and ill prob pickup a 636 new tbh, i can loosely justify it because of power modes. i was dead set on going with an r7 until i looked at insurance and more of its stats then i was like fuck this 😂😂😂😂

[@MotoMirage_636]

Lmaoooo yeahhh some of these bikes are up their on insurance

[@lucasm4194]

guys please remember a zx6r isnt "just" a 600cc it's comparable to some 1000ccs

[@tburn528]

If your coordinated and have common sense as well as great situational awareness then you can do it

[@kayy1037]

Can you back pack if your 5'7". I want to pick up my brother from highschool but my inseam allows me to put 1 leg down. Would you or anyone else advise against it?

[@MotoMirage_636]

I would say to not backpack if you only get a foot down. I’m 5’7 as well but my bike is lowered so I can flat foot it

[@jayreplaysbtw]

would you prefer buying used or new?

[@MotoMirage_636]

I supposed used only because it’s already past the break in period of the bike

[@808Affliction]

My first bike was a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahhhhh that Gsxr sound is 👍🏾😩

[@MotoTweak]

I regret not starting on a 600. But you live and you learn. Once I got one, it was powerful, but nothing crazy. Some people shouldn’t tho. Know yourself

[@baotang5776]

Wait... whose R1M is that then?

[@MotoMirage_636]

Ahh that is actually my buddy’s s1k

[@davidgaham1605]

you dont need a quickshifter lol you can in fact shift up gears with no clutch take practice but you can do it fast i did it on my 125cc lolz let off throttle and go up gear back on throttle has to be smooth no before anyone tries you cant downshift this way use your clutch but going up gears it faster without using clutch it a good skill to learn clutchless shift when you buy a new bike and it dont come with quickshifter you have this skill.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Yes! I actually did end up learning this, but just completely ignored it since I’m always using my quick shifter. Maybe I should turn it off and just grow that skill more. Like you said, it could be useful!

[@NoName-sl5rp]

Yeah I feel like those 2 fords were 100% cops. the original one even rolled their passenger window down when the 2nd came and parked next to them

[@MotoMirage_636]

Oh they were for sure lol I saw the cages in the back

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Tell the truth. How many times have you had you ZX6R over a 100 mph?

[@MotoMirage_636]

I mean, if we played “put a finger down every time you’ve gone over 100”, I have two closed hands for sure lol 😂

[@johnrhodes101875]

that video is to funny I started riding in 93 and there wasn't r3 ninja 400 ninja 650 r7 and all this little pisser bikes and its nuts to me still that there all the rage we had the 600cc class and the 750cc and the big boy bikes like zx 11 fzr 1000 cbr 900rr gsxz 1100 we had little bikes sure ninja 250 or ex 500 or later ninja 500 but most guys got a zx 6 or a fzr 600 or cbr f2 600 but they had balls hell more balls then r3 ninja 400 ninja 650 r7 and all this little pisser bikes we have today which I find odd as hell it's like there wanting to sell bikes that just don't have a lot of power or 4 cylinders or can hit 150mph its just clown world how the motorcycle company's have gotten and if you want a super bike like a r1 or something like that your going to pay 18k 20k its just wild but my point is you seem to act like a 636 ninja is a big bike and I guess it is by todays standards but it the best choice for a guy from the 90s lol its not little and its not r1 it right there a 636cc that has 4 cylinders and balls and can do 150mph+

[@ghostriderlew85]

"I gotta get some gas". Let your fuel pump cycle before you start her

[@MotoMirage_636]

I actually noticed that when I was editing this video and I never noticed let it cycle before I start now lol 😅

[@sriavula]

www

[@512460]

Dogde the bullet not buying an r7 you would've been miserable

[@MotoMirage_636]

I think initially I would’ve crapped my pants, but eventually yes miserable 😂

[@ApexEater]

If you're 'miserable' on an R7 then you're not motorcycling right bro.

[@512460]

@@ApexEater each to thier own some like slow bikes and are happy other are not a prefer bikes that can get out thier own way.

[@ApexEater]

@@512460 R7 isn't a slow bike unless you intend on going 120 mph everywhere. "Get out of it's own way" 😆 I own faster bikes too but if you're buying your first bike to win a drag race on the interstate then I'll pick up the remaining parts on marketplace on the cheap later.

[@leadsled8961]

You know how to start and roll the bike but do you think you know how to ride ? How people die.

[@MotoMirage_636]

I’m Valentino Rossi

[@blessed4164]

Sti? Mustang?😂 noooo. 0-60 in 3.2 secs and max speed (STOCK) of 163MPH is in line with AMG / M cars heck a stock GTR does 0-60 in 2.9 secs and thats considered super car numbers.

[@MotoMirage_636]

Right, right. I just meant more like trying to compare a middle class cc bike to a middle class car. Your first car doesn’t have to be something like a miata where it’s underpowered, can learn to drive in that car, then buy something faster. You can start in a faster car more in the middle class of power and just not drive fast. You just have more risk of danger because you CAN go faster if you wanted to. These bikes are shockingly fast asf regardless lmaoooo

[@sebba2top]

You didn’t start on it! Mostly because you never rode it the way it is supposed to be ridden. You bought it because of your ego. Go to therapy instead so that you can grow up. If you have ridden bikes for a long time and still think that a zx6 is a good starter bike, I also suggest therapy.

[@MotoMirage_636]

@@sebba2top out of curiosity, what did you start on?

[@sebba2top]

@@MotoMirage_636 85 cc 2 stroke waaay back was my first two wheeler. I don’t think one have to mimic my experience and possess my knowledge to ride motorcycles. My point is that 600 cc supersport are not even good street bikes to begin with and the reason to get one is almost always superficial. I mean, what is the speed of the bike when you first hit the power band (11000 rpm) in first gear? Already dangerously high I would wager and this is the bike you would learn with? I think it is better to confront ones inner demons in a better way than on the most, in terms of fatalities, over represented vehicles.

[@MotoMirage_636]

@@sebba2top oh I completely agree with that last part. Betterhelp was amazing to me when I went to therapy for my own stuff in 2020-2022. My bike goes 65 ish in first gear but I’m not gonna rev it out to redline as I’m sure most people won’t either. And the whole point of my video was to say why I started on a 600cc, not why someone else should ya know? If you think it’s a bad idea to start on a 600cc, please feel free to let em all know in the comments man! Give your opinion, I don’t mind one bit, I completely understand the other side of the coin on this topic!

[@bickeringbird4579]

@MotoMirage_636 whatcha think about the Aprilia rs 660. Thats the one im gunning for rn

[@MotoMirage_636]

I absolutely love that bike man