600cc Sport Bike As a Beginner | Good or Bad Idea?

Starting on a 600c Sport Bike as a beginner | The Pros and Cons of Starting on a 600cc Sport Bike.
#motorcycle #beginners #gsxr #sportbike

[@BodyRocker9]

I think it just depends on the person. Some people pick it up quick while others are clumsy

[@KillaBean416]

Agreed if you’re not naturally coordinated, you’ll have troubles.

[@DiagolonRider]

one of the biggest things with learning on a 600rr is it's gonna take longer to get over the fear of it, and you're gonna be sketched out at slow speed stuff... especially if you ride a twitchy AF cable throttle 2005 CBR600rr where the on/off is super twitchy lol. i taught myself to ride it last season, my first bike ever but i was 46 years old, and I'm past the 'death wish' years... old enough to take it slow and really learn it, respect it and have the discipline not to weave thru traffic at 170mph. I've done some dumb shit while learning, and I'm STILL learning... you never stop learning. it's not for everyone but if you REALLY WANT IT, get it and respect it. take it SLOW and have discipline. i know in my 20's had i gotten one i wouldn't have had the discipline to learn how to actually steer at speed and all that... I'd been one of those dummies who takes a corner at top speed, goes wide and splatters thru the trees 200 yards. if you're naturally skiddish, don't get a 600 either. ❤😊

[@Zx6rBlue]

I've just placed a deposit on a 2024 zx6r anniversary edition. I've got 10 years riding experience. I'm glad I've had this time prior to getting a 600, as I can use and appreciate the power more from having ridden other machines.

[@CrunchDramaNetwork]

Just bought a Ninja 500. Never been on a bike and it's been a great bike to be learning on.

[@SpunkyBoyy]

Congrats! That’s a good looking bike, What color did u go with?

[@CrunchDramaNetwork]

@SpunkyBoyy black, I thought the 400 fairings would fit on it, but unfortunately, they don't. So I'm gonna wait until someone starts making them and then order a custom set and use the OEM as a backup.

[@Key-ey1zm]

Same I just got my 2024 ninja 500 motorcycle about three months ago as my first motorcycle to learn on and it’s been great but surprisingly I’m already bored on it and looking for a 600 or 1000 motorcycle now that I’m comfortable with riding on motorcycles now.

[@CrunchDramaNetwork]

@@Key-ey1zm lol same

[@2WheelMeda]

I upgraded from a CBR300r to a GSXR600 and I never look back, but I'd regret getting it as my first I'm glad I trained up, it's a big difference on your body and control but I absolutely love it, great video

[@amonjackson2072]

I spend a lot of time watching different moto vloggers and moto content creators. You’re definitely my favorite. You got it. Keep it up brother. I’m that much more knowledgeable now because of the stuff you put out on this channel. Thank you from a future beginner rider🫶🏽

[@SpunkyBoyy]

That means so much to me! I love teaching new riders, I’m glad to help in any way I can! Motorcycles have brought me so much joy in my life, and taught me so many different things! Thank you❤️

[@prodjlxu]

I started on a pit bike and got it down pact in about 3-4 rides that each lasted about 15-20 minutes, didn’t have any manual transmission experience all my cars have been automatic, but it was really easy to understand how and when your supposed to shift up or down once I understood the clutch, one thing I can say and why I haven’t moved up to a sport bike yet is I don’t have the muscle memory needed to operate the bike at a high speed while also maintaining good technique and knowing how to get out of bad situations, without the proper muscle memory from practicing stopping and swerving and throttle control, etc… I’ve found that it isn’t worth taking these bikes on the street unless you do have that training, give yourself like 1-2 months before even trying to go on the road, u really want the bike to be second nature so u can focus more on your riding and not operating and controlling the bike

[@prodjlxu]

Also remember just because u can go fast doesn’t mean your ready for the next class of bikes, going fast on a super sport is easy, u wanna have good technique before u fly down the highway someone pulls out and u lock the rear wheel up or something of that sort

[@HustleHabit]

Deceptive speed and braking... You get up to high speeds faster than you think and you coming to a stop takes longer than you think. With that said, I love my R6 and started on it.

[@tomic136]

U know its gonna be good video when Spunky has everything written on piece of paper. Proper legend

[@pacerl9941]

got a 600 for my first bike never rode anything before besides driving cars but its been about 4 months and im loving it just stay out of power band at first and ease into it

[@AceGoodheart]

My MSF instructor said "Buy the bike you actually want and forego the beginner bike." I'm glad I took his advice. I would have wasted too much money buying beginner bikes before I bought my MT-09. I'll say this, if you have plenty of experience riding smaller motorbikes or even bicycles then I'd say skip the beginner bikes. But you don't have much experience on two wheels then maybe go with a beginner bike. Knowing how to balance on two wheels at slow pace is important. Also, if this is your first time buying a bike then check insurance prices beforehand. Full coverage on big engine bikes is pricey. As far as modes, for a beginner it's best to start in Rain Mode, then Street Mode, then advance up to Sport Mode. The only time I would go back to Rain Mode is if I'm riding in the rain. It's just adds that little bit of safety.

[@brandonethereal1084]

Respect the throttle and treat every driver like a bad one... simple

[@ethancknight]

I’m convinced that the only people advocating for starting on a 600 are people who have already been riding for a few years. When I started riding, my old ninja 500 felt like the fastest thing on the planet. Then when I got the 650, THAT felt like the fastest thing on the planet. I finally got a zx6 and suddenly the 650 felt like a toy, the zx6 was terrifyingly fast. Now, I’ve got an XSR 900 and the zx6 feels so slow in comparison even though they’re comparable in speed. The lack of torque on a 600 makes it feel really slow NOW. But if I had just started out? I would have been terrified on a zx6.

[@Ronniesan0201]

I started on a Grom than 5 months later I got a cbr600rr. Started riding two years ago.

[@nathantelford2198]

I just bought my first bikes a few months ago and it's a 05 zx6r. Just respect the bike and I think almost anyone can start on a bigger bike.

[@SpunkyBoyy]

It’s always better to work ur way up imo. The way u described is how I was taught do it as a kid. I also feel like that’s the safest approach, you don’t learn much overnight it’s more of a overtime kind of thing. Thanks for sharing!

[@KelsS1k]

get a 1000cc, they never fail to make you giggle.

[@slimfit767]

​@@nathantelford2198juts cause u did it don't make it a good idea.

[@Tazytots]

According to the Solomon Curve, driving an average of 10mph over the speed limit actually significantly decreases your chances of crashing. In both cars, and motorcycles. That doesn't mean everyone should speed. It means that driving faster than the cars around you makes it easier for your brain to comprehend spatial awareness, and thus allows you to avoid collisions. It's the exact opposite if you're below the speed limit. That alone should be an argument for buying a 600cc bike. If someone gets a 600 and can't handle it, that's their problem. People need to stop asking other people what kind of bike is good for them. Nobody knows what is good for them but them.

[@UTUBE3JC]

A 300 can handle highway speeds just fine dawg. My r3 can do 104…. You don’t need a 600 to go 10mph above the limit…

[@Tazytots]

@@UTUBE3JC That's not what was said though. The argument is being made that in order to safely pass people on the highway, you need to be able to accelerate that 10-15mph within 2-3 seconds. A lot of 400cc bikes cannot do that. It takes you ages to pass a semi truck going 65, if you're also trying to pass at the same speed.

[@UTUBE3JC]

@@Tazytots to get from 65 to 85 on an r3 for example, in gear 5, it takes about 4-5 seconds….and it’s never a good idea to just increase too much speed out of the blue because the cars in front won’t think you are going to catch up that fast and may merge in front of or into you…

[@UTUBE3JC]

@@Tazytots to think that it takes a 600cc bike in order to “safely pass” cars on the highway is a lie if y’all are seeing this a 300cc bike is just as fast as most cars on the road from 0-100 (usually faster)

[@Tazytots]

@@UTUBE3JC I'm not sure you're really understanding. Nobody is saying you need a 600cc to pass vehicles. A 300cc motorcycle being able to travel at 60mph is entirely irrelevant to the point. It's about having agility at speed. You factually do not have the agility riding a 300cc bike at speed, that you do a 600. They do not compare. It's not even close.

[@HeavyDuty608]

Bro I started on a 1200 cc Victory octane😂…. Just got a 2021 mt10 after 2 years of not riding…. Totally has to do with how mature you are and being coordinated… if you have a hard time doing anything in life.. a big boy bike is going to be a hard experience.

[@RicoR1DES]

I started on a 06 R6. No ABS or any rider aids. I was told plenty times that’s one of the worst bikes to start on. I just learned to Respect the power that the Bike has and kept it under 10K RPM. my second bike was also an R6.

[@FranknBerry05]

Time and a place pick your spots great advice I truly appreciate you I'm new to riding bikes so tips like this makes perfect sense

[@Callypso32]

It depends on the person and the bike. I rode a bicycle for 30 years before getting a motorcycle. Gsxr 750 was easy to learn. Wife had CBR250 and it was less beginner friendly than my Gsxr. Also, CBR250 tops slightly over 100km/h so barely keep up with cars on the highway, which is dangerous. Regardless of the bike, train, train, train. Keep learning even after 10+ years of riding.

[@trueword34]

I started on a 2003 R6. Got my license on it also. 3 months later I bought my dream bike, 2015 R1. I also just recently bought a 2004 CBR1000. I’ve been riding for 3 years with no issues. In my honest opinion, it depends on the person, if they have any understanding of how motorcycles work and how dangerous they can be if mishandled.

[@delusion2987]

whether it is a good or a bad idea depends a lot on the roads you'll be riding the bike on. if its mostly highway with wide lanes and higher speeds, a 600 is not unsafe. you're going straight following traffic at 80, maybe even 90 just to keep up. in those speeds you'd rather be on a heavier secure feeling bike that has plenty of power. now if its only a little bit of highway and mostly twisties its better to be on a lighter more agile bike that has a low power engine as a beginner. theres a bigger margin for error and you'll end up improving your body position on the bike because you'll be spending more time at lean feeling out the bike rather than being scared and going slow because the bike is touchy.

[@johnsnow3444]

got myself a 99' ZX6R with only the experience of dirt bike riding since i was young. the transition is steep but with some throttle discipline it seems manageable enough! biggest challenge i find is low speed maneuvers with the big increase in weight especially compared to the CBR 250R i used in a motorcycle safety course. That thing felt like i hardly needed to use counter steering

[@randomgamer4610]

I like when the camera freezes to capture the expressions of people around him 😆

[@nickgt91]

i have a 2024 MT07 and im extremely new to the bike scene. do i have experience on asphalt? no. do i have experience on a dirt bike on dirt? yes. they are both different. but not different. but hey if you can take it extreme chill and know that you will die if you go beyond the limits of a new rider . i am learning new things every ride i take on my bike as its crazy to think im on a 689cc can’t imagine those sport bikes. those things GOOOOO!!!!

[@kharri2476]

Thanks for sharing Spunky My Man 😊

[@SpunkyBoyy]

No problem 👍

[@dmvbenz7536]

Just bought a pretty clean 04 zx6r, still has a lot of original parts and wasn’t stunted, it’s technically my 4th bike though🤣 started on a z400 learned everything I could on it then upgraded to a Harley low rider S traded that in for the ST version of it now I have the low rider ST for comfortable cruising and the 04 zx6r for more spirited rides Also when I went to buy my first bike as a new rider the salesman tried to get me on a gixxer 600 🤣 but I already knew I wanted the z400 to learn on and to be safer, if money was tight though and upgrading after a year wasn’t financially feasible I would’ve just got the 600 tbh

[@1pyroace1]

Terrible salesman most I know wouldn’t start you on that if you not experience enough kinda messed up

[@dmvbenz7536]

@@1pyroace1 if I didn’t know what bike I was going to get before going in he probably would’ve been successful at selling me the 600, but I did a bunch of research before going and had already settled on the z400

[@1pyroace1]

@@dmvbenz7536 great job hell I still do my research between 400rr and 650 just to have the best idea on comparison

[@bernardamedee7594]

That was my first bike Yami 600 waste of money starting on a smaller bike… the 600 give you room to grow while learning … then the upgrade is the 1000rr

[@slimfit767]

People with this mindset are the same ones that end up on moto stars.

[@arielcruz2963]

Watching this video because I’ve decided to get a bike, people have told me that if you are mature and have awareness of the people around you and always ride defensively is the most common thing experienced riders have told me thank you for the great and very informative video. Does anyone has tips ?

[@ricklowry5447]

Great content. Thank you

[@danielbbg6199]

I just got a cbr1000rr, thing is an absolute beast, but its still not enough to make this broken heart feel something.

[@Sensei_Leo]

i know i will be clowned on but i have 0 experience with anything bike related so i decided to start with a 49cc currently looking to put some experience with a honda adv 150 and down the line maybe a 600? i like to do it the baby step way.

[@Rothbardy]

Nice! More videos my man. Can you cover low speed maneuvers on a sports bike?

[@CarsonAshcroft-tc1tt]

What do you think if you’ve ridden dirt bikes for years, is the transition to a 600cc street motorcycle a more reasonable idea?

[@EARPS00]

Living in the uk is so ass, have to start with 125 cc at 17 and wait 2 years before you can get anything more powerful

[@brandzilla9101]

My first bike was a 2018 cbr600rr and it was all sweet until a driver cut me off and sent me flying over the hood of the car

[@neotheone6796]

New rider Kawasaki ZZR 600. Have a good concept of what to expect. As long as I keep my speed down I should be good to grow into it?

[@flackoo0304]

Respectfully, you're advising to be cautious of left turns while speeding at 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, especially knowing that road its the busiest after Sudley. It's all about mindset, brother. In my youth, I lost a few friends riding various engine sizes like 50cc, 250cc, etc., so the engine displacement doesn't really matter if you're riding recklessly. Ride Safe Brotha!!

[@tobiasandersen1168]

Need to say lol I buyed my first bike some weeks ago a 2001 ninja zx9r 😂 btw u dont use the modes it have but either use the blinker hehe

[@butterytoast4836]

I ride a CRF450RL and have been looking to get a CB650R for commuting to work

[@a.i.d2336]

I weigh 130 pounds should I try and mess with a 600 or just get 400??

[@itz_x_salvation395]

Can you start on a 600, for sure. Is everyone responsible enough for the power and torque of one, hell no. I started on a 650. I still own it and still ride it. I have a 600 and a 1000. The 600 I only take to the track now. 1000 is when my buddies and I go riding. 650 is for longer trips like 2 hour rides plus. Since the 650 is much more comfortable.

[@infadelakainf]

I’m 6’2, what is a good starter bike

[@gurdalkara]

Are you ready

[@BenjiluvsHondas]

No😅 I’ll stick with the R3 for now

[@JohnSmith-tz7iy]

Spunky, you never use the lower power mode in like the rain for example? I would think that's the best (and maybe only) use for it

[@SpunkyBoyy]

I actually never ride in the rain, but ya that could be useful. I know some bikes have wet mode for exactly what ur talking about for wet and slippery conditions. Thanks for sharing!

[@closhty]

No one every talks about clip ons make the bike so much harder to control as a beginner

[@Khanman1]

I got a ninja 650 2014 w low miles its a lil snappy but i do love it idk I accidentally went 110 the other night

[@Khanman1]

I pay 18$ a month for insurance

[@zealousnote4239]

Ok Hiccup, go train some dragons

[@yodo6414]

Zx4rr is badass

[@SpunkyBoyy]

I love that kawi green

[@florianristea]

Me watching this and thinking buying my first bike at 900cc or up

[@gurdalkara]

⚡⚡⚡⚡😈

[@UTUBE3JC]

It’s bad. Unless you say beginner but you’ve ridden dirt bikes… if you’ve ridden a manual then MAYBE. But if you’re like me and you never have driven a manual car, and it’s your first bike. no don’t do that lol

[@silviusfeta7438]

what about naked 600s? im thinking about a honda hornet 600 pc41 as my first ever bike. currently doing the moto school on a sv650

[@SpunkyBoyy]

That’s a nice bike! I like the inline 4’s a lot! I’ve always loved the way they sound, and the Suzuki Sv650 is a great beginner bike. The 2 cylinder engines are better for learning..I typically don’t recommend the inline 4’s to brand new riders, but everyone learns at a different rate.

[@NunBiz-qc9bx]

Lol. Size isn't everything people. I rode a Ninja 250r for 4 years. Been straddling this 12r ninja all year. It's to much

[@BartekSpitza]

How does 650cc 2 cylinders compare to these 600s?

[@pointnine7844]

Alot of different 650 are slow of the start more weight I started in a Kawasaki 650L 2016 still ride it never needed to upgrade almost died like 4 times I'm the past 2 years on it but definitely the most fun and freedom I've had I'm my miserable life

[@pointnine7844]

Still a death machine ask yourself are you ready

[@WhoIsGoLDENRaTi0]

Payed 11k OTD for my r7 brand new. Never seen a 600 for under 12k MSRP

[@SpunkyBoyy]

This bike new is $11,999..but u can easily acquire it for much cheaper used. It’s been the exact same with no changes since 2011..the only thing that’s different year to year on these bikes is color schemes.

[@WhoIsGoLDENRaTi0]

@@SpunkyBoyy Nice, that's not bad. One day I plan on upgrading but right now I'm just happy to be on 2 wheels. Love your content, man. Keep up the good work 🙏🏾

[@cinderbite]

What do you edit in

[@SpunkyBoyy]

I use Final Cut

[@0.p_tlt935]

Babe spunky posted

[@blessed4164]

😂 Full Coverage in Nyc is $2700 fucking Crazy, thats for a 1st timer out of the MSF, new bike $13.5K for a 2023 Zx6r . Nyc are a bunch of criminals.

[@SpunkyBoyy]

$2700?! Hahaha insurance is crazy on these things…That’s $225 bucks a month…that’s ridiculous mine is actually due again next month. I was gonna price match to see if I get it a little lower.. it’s a little over 60 a month for me

[@1pyroace1]

I was always curious smh and u won’t be riding year round and they wonder why people riding dirty

[@Napoleon_Blownapart]

People need to realize the last thing they want to do, is to daily a 600cc super sport. You'll hate your life 2 months in

[@user-tf3sx9ih2y]

You’re on a 750 ??

[@kccody7278]

I think it's a gsxr 600. Not 100% sure though

[@Six3SixTay]

No, this one’s a 600. The red & black Gsxr he also has is a 1000.

[@SpunkyBoyy]

It’s a 2015 GSXR600

[@ViralHits108]

why you mad bro

[@DullesAlan-w1r]

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[@Super-Bike-Joe]

600??? Yes. Why not??? Get a low priced one. If you drop it?? Learn

[@SpunkyBoyy]

First thing I do to every bike is put frame sliders on it!

[@pointnine7844]

Pros more fun cons more dead

[@bethalpha]

.... All gas bikes are a bad idea....