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| videoman333 wrote: | i have driven a scooter never a biger bike than a scooter. |
A bit confusing, as scooters range from 50cc to 800cc. "Scooter" refers to the design (step-through) of the bike, not the engine size. But, for the purposes of my reply, I think you mean 50-125cc automatic scoot. Also, you ride bikes, not drive... 
| videoman333 wrote: | i saw the ducati monster for 3000$ used one since it is my forst one i want to buy a used one but do you think that i can handle a 600 cubic? |
You talk in dollars, so are you in the States? I don't know what the licence requirements are, so not sure you can go up to a 600cc bike from a smaller scoot.
Last weekend, I went up to the 695 Monster from a 125cc automatic scoot with no problems. If anything, the Monster is easier to ride, as you're much more in control. You might want to get some training, though, as it can be a bit of a beast... But treat her nicely and she's like a pussycat! Get some clutch control lessons, though, as it's a heavy bike, so will need extra handling at low speed. |
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Training costs will vary depending on where you do it; in the UK it seems to be between £15 and £30 per hour (depending on whether you use your own bike, where you live etc.). Have a look in the yellow pages for your area and call the people. If you know how to ride a bike and just need to learn the gears, it won't take more than an hour or two and then some practice on your own.
If you know how to behave one the road and get along with gears, you can definitely handle a 600cc bike, as long as you're careful with it.
The problem is that a 600cc bike will do exactly what you tell it to (most of the time), even if it is not what you want it to do. For example, when you yank open the throttle on a 125 bike, it'll most likely stall (or maybe splutter forward); do the same on a big bike and it'll wheely and then throw you off backwards. So, as Paivi said, treat it carefully. The usual analogy is "pretend it's your friends Bulldog": you're still getting to know each other. Treat the beast nicely and it'll treat you well in return - mistreat it, and it'll bite.
It might be worth getting a 125cc geared bike to practice on for a month or two, then sell it and move up to a bigger bike.
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