Newish Rider | Why I Started on a 600cc (Ninja Zx6r)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2024
- All i can do is share with you why i started on the bike i started on. It's up to you to make the decision to buy the motorcycle you want. I thoroughly enjoyed recording and editing this video!
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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.
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
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!
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
I agree. Started at 32 and wish I started sooner. Follow your dreams people!
Get an MT-09 you’ll love it boss
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.
VERY important
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!
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
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
I’m glad we had the same exact experience then hahaha
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.
Very VERY well said
+1 for the intro hahaha A++
Ahhh hooked ya right in huh 😏😏
I started on a pocket rocket at 10 😂 been master the lean and turning and now I’m on a 1000cc
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.
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!
Really love the grey and white with a splash of green on your bike
What you said at the end was golden and how ever TH-camr 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
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
Oh nice! Glad we made the right choice
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!
I had a GSX-R750 years ago and I still miss that bike. Such a great bike!
I want a gsxr 750 SO BAD.
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
Ahhh that’s such a dope story and how you guys are both riding some great bikes now. I love that man!
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.
Got the 2021 and love it.
I seeeee, nice color choice 😏😉
Sweet ride 👍
Nice ride. Love the bike. Glad you chose the zxr 636. Stay safe and stay dry!
Thank you! You too!
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.
Wow! Bro I’d never think of starting on an R1, that’s awesome. And thank you 🙏🏾
Same started on a bmw s1000r
How do you walk around with balls of that size??
@@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt lmao it used to drag a lot 😂 all jokes aside, u must have ZERO FEAR.
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.
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.
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
Great video! The “right” first bike varies from person to person. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.
Thank you! Yeah it’s all on the individual at the end of the day
Earned a sub broski! Keep up the good work!
Appreciate it fam!
i liked and subscribed halfway through because i’m trying to get more moto vloggers on my feed
Hahahahahahahaha I respect the honesty and I’m flattered 😂 thank you 🙏🏾
Lmfaoooo loved the intro, good shit!
lol thank you! 😂
That intro was epic my boy
lmfaooo I appreciate it! Really just shows my true personality so I think I’ll keep it for a while
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
Mannnnn gixxer 750 is such a classic 👏🏾👏🏾 that’s awesome for you. And thank you very much
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.
Awesome! I hope you pass and you ride safe after your purchase!
Dope video and intro bro Lol keep it up
I think ima keep it as my intro for a while then I’ll switch it up lol 😂 really shows my ✨ personality ✨
i started on 1000cc... never a problem . I alsways say at the end is always the rider who is in control.
And result you only know how to go fast in a straight line
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.
Just started on a 400 first timer that shit is wild but i know im gon want that 600
That’s awesome! There’s still so much to learn on a 400, I should probably hop on one
Same here bro
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
Ahhh I need to keep working on my skills for sure
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.
👍🏾 I’d happily go out for a ride then!
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
Very true, the cagers are a wild bunch
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.
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 😩
@@MotoMirage_636 thanks. i always ride with full leather on & airbag vest so i was able to walk away.
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.
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
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.
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
Seen that Z in the garage 🥹 got one to and im tryna get a zx6r 😂
lol redefine the meaning of Zociety 😂
I started on a 2022 Duke 890
Damm bro I love how how he show you and shii love the channel need more subs for real 💯🤝
I appreciate it!!! 🥶🥶
My first bike was a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600
Ahhhhh that Gsxr sound is 👍🏾😩
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
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
If your coordinated and have common sense as well as great situational awareness then you can do it
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?
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
@@MotoMirage_636this helps so much, thank you
That should always be your intro 🤣
Lmao noted 😏
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
And now you just comfortably have a beautiful R1
@@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
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.
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
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
I’d say go for a gsxr 750
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
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?
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
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.
Ahh I wish I rode dirt bikes before this. I think it would’ve made the learning experience a little easier
@@MotoMirage_636 it definitely helped me
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 😂😂😂😂
Lmaoooo yeahhh some of these bikes are up their on insurance
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.
would you prefer buying used or new?
I supposed used only because it’s already past the break in period of the bike
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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.
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!
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+
Tell the truth. How many times have you had you ZX6R over a 100 mph?
I mean, if we played “put a finger down every time you’ve gone over 100”, I have two closed hands for sure lol 😂
Dogde the bullet not buying an r7 you would've been miserable
I think initially I would’ve crapped my pants, but eventually yes miserable 😂
If you're 'miserable' on an R7 then you're not motorcycling right bro.
@@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.
@@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.
You know how to start and roll the bike but do you think you know how to ride ? How people die.
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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.
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