Learning to ride...

Gimpymoo · 25 Apr 2022 at 16:29

Never rode a geared motorcycle before...

So why not start now

Soon to be starting learning, excited.

As I am a "cough" older rider, I am going to start to learn on the 125's then my goal is to pass my test and get myself a Mid life Crisis Kawasaki Ninja 400

Fed up with all the kids round here riding around on their hairdryers.

Want no L's, looking forward to having fun and being safe, obviously.

Gimpymoo · 26 Apr 2022 at 09:43

BUDFORCE said:
Are you tall or a large chap? Those things are pretty small. 100% test ride one if you can first.

6ft2" - 13.5st

They looked like the perfect "beginner" bike too but I have seen it said they are not that big.

Gimpymoo · 26 Apr 2022 at 10:02

BUDFORCE said:
I wouldn't say that's a beginner bike either personally. You'll need to keep that at the higher RPM and wind it up for overtaking etc, lots of gear changing.

Sorry not trying to put your off, it's your decision and get whatever makes you happy, just few things to think about.

I mean it's a Japanese bike so your going to get quality.

Any suggestions?

My thinking was that 400cc was a nice sweetspot. I am learning on 125cc and will get to learn on higher once competent.

Gimpymoo · 26 Apr 2022 at 18:01

You all speak sense.

The whole purpose of me doing the DAS was so I was not lumbered with lesser powered bikes and can get experience riding higher powered onces under instruction.

Food for thought and all makes sense, MOOOAAAAR POWWWWA!

As said, because the power is there, does not mean I have to go from 0-dead as soon as I get on the thing.

Thanks guys.