125cc to 600cc

[geeman88]

Hi, I've always ridden 125cc Honda NSR, Honda CG, Aprilia RS and currently Rieju Marathon 125. I'm looking to do my full bike test next month and hopefully purchase a Yamaha R6, just wanted your advice though, should I try something smaller first or go straight for the R6 as I'm not going to lie, I'm abit apprehensive about the big power jump. Thanks.

[P.addy]

Its a big jump but you'll get used to it in a week or 2.

[P.addy]

Its a big jump but you'll get used to it in a week or 2.

[MarJay]

I do think it's a bit too big of a jump, an SV or Hornet would be better really.
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Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

[Knightsy]

1. Complete the full bike test
2. Purchase the R6
3. Obtain one of the EU restrictors from ebay
4. Apply the restriction kit to R6
5. Ride until you're comfortable with the bike.
6. Unleash the full powah.


OR

1. Obtain R6
2. Wheelie the cunt in front of the school, killing kittens and giving daily mirror readers heart attacks.
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[RhynoCZ]

I wouldn't go for the R6 right away, I'd get an naked bike first. Higher bars will help you handle the extra power.
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[P.addy]

Get one, try it. If you think its too powerful, buy a slower bike and get bored quicker

[MarJay]

Oh yeah, and if you're under 24 then you won't be able to get an R6 as it's standard power is more than double the 47bhp restriction limit.
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British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F; Cheap project: CBR900RR FireBlade
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.

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[j.silvs]

Had an NSR when I was 17. Wrote it off.

Done my bike test last year and jumped straight on a GSXR 600.

Friend had a DNA 125 and went straight on an R6.

Neither of us have had any problems.

Bike is only as fast as you make it go. Go for the bike you love

[RhynoCZ]

Get ZXR400 if you feel the need for a sports bike or any other naked bike, there are tons of bikes with less than 70 kw.

EDIT: I went as it stands in my signature, never went down. I'm too poor to crash.
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'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[geeman88]

I'm 25 now, so outgrowing my 125 Ive just always loved there mpg. I've been looking at a XJ or a bandit to start but I always find myself searching for the R6 instead, such a nice looking bike.

[j.silvs]

[Knightsy]

[Mario_Kempes]

Many have made bigger jumps and lived to tell the tale.

My take on it isn't that it's dangerous but that you may be a bit too fearful to really learn anything and end up just pottering about on it. I've never had a supersport but I imagine they can be pretty unforgiving of poor riding.

Ideally you want to be able to, after a bit, dominate your bike like a teenage runaway with father issues. Going from a 125 to a supersport is like going from the girl next door who you fingerfucked a few times to going out with a 30 year old hooker/cage fighter who gets pissed off if you don't make her come at least 3 times a night.

[rhys1005]

Honestly depends on how you ride/ how sensible you are. I know people I wouldn't trust with a 50cc moped nevermind an R6. If you believe you are capable of not doing something silly and believe you can handle such a powerful bike, then go for it.

I would definatly recommend you try one first if you haven't. An R6 is going to feel like a rocket after riding a 125, even compare to a car. Would rather something less expensive to drop myself but each to their own.

[Rogerborg]

[suzukiGN125]

people have done worse, I have ridden bikes for 3 years now and I still have a lot to learn, my older brother has no bike experience and he has just gone out and bought a 600 bandit and is doing his test now. so long as you understand what a 600 can do and only take it to the limtis of YOUR ability, not the bikes

[rhys1005]

[geeman88]

I'm quite sensible minus some road rage incidents in the past think I'm just going to go for it, and take it easy, plenty of country roads on the way to work. So loads of room to open it up when my balls eventually get big enough.

[suzukiGN125]

[rhys1005]

[j.silvs]

Jumping straight to a 600?

Correct me if I am wrong but that's the point of DAS is it not?

Trust me OP I have had some iffy moments on the gsxr and have been fine. Just don't do anything stupid!

[suzukiGN125]

[rhys1005]