Should You Start on a 600cc Motorcycle? || 5 Pros and 5 Cons of Starting on a Supersport Motorcycle

In today's video I will discuss 5 pros and 5 cons of starting on a 600cc supersport motorcycle. While riding my brother's 2018 R6, I will cover all of the benefits and downfalls of buying a supersport as a first bike. It can be confusing to enter the world of bikes as a beginner rider and hopefully this video can help sort out some questions you may have. If you enjoyed the video or found it helpful, be sure to leave a like and subscribe for more similar content. As always, I answer all comments to leave them below!

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[juicymangos]

A guy that I’ve known for a few years convinced me to start on a 600 and I’m so glad he did and the biggest thing he said to me when I was looking for a bike was “just about everyone can start on a 600 and finish on a 600, those who can’t don’t know how to control themselves, just because the power is there doesn’t mean you HAVE to use it”

[brd]

You should start with a turbo busa. Hands down the best beginner bike

[mikelangelo]

The best part about this video is that he hammers on personal responsibility. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

[chandlerbetts]

"With great power, comes great responsibility" Uncle Ben

[kdriehuys]

I started on a 2001 Suzuki SV650 and it was honestly perfect. It was super timid in the low RPMs so it didn't scare me off, but once I got comfortable after a couple of months I started opening it up and having fun. However, I definitely understand the argument against starting on a 650. To each their own!

[moto__shark]

There's no such as a “beginner” bike. Sometimes you need extra power to get out of certain situations. I started on 600, and I'm glad that I did.

[Nemo]

I started on a 600 as a first bike. Respect the bike, take the MSF, and take your time learning and you will be just fine.

[AliHamza-hwrs]

I thought I made a mistake when I got a 400 but a week later, I crashed and got humbled real quick 😂

[xxrounds]

I think people who struggled through a motorcycle safety course or aren't yet confident should start with a small displacement bike. Self-control is also key when riding medium to large displacement bikes

[Bisstube]

All facts!! It was so easy for me to say I'll just be responsible and stay below or at the speed limit. And then the adrenaline kicked in when I looked around and felt good, weather was perfect, and every temptation was setting in. I bought an 03 cbr because I wanted to prove that you can start on a 600cc and the other half was because I wanted attention. All that went away once I found myself in a parking lot practicing, and feeling so intimidated. I felt irresponsible, and almost embarrassed that I talked the talked but couldn't walk the walk. Had it for 3 months, then crashed it. I lean on the side of riding smaller bikes first and graduating, simply for the fact that you gain the confidence as you learn. Love the video!

[thetruth]

I want to start on a 600 not because I wanna go fast right away or anything like that.. I want to start on a 600 bc I don't want to have to upgrade after I get used to it. I think you made a great point in this video when you said it would take a season or two to get used to it first then another two to know its limits and be able to push it to those limits. That's how I see it anyways.

[MRBlueberry]

I started on a r6 as well and definitely feel like its fast for a beginner bike but with alot of seat time you get the hang of it in like a month

[adamshaw]

Personally I think If your starting on a 600 you need to have the most respect and fear for it at the same time, if you don't then you need to start on something slower as you don't really understand how dangerous it really is

[brandonmockbee]

Bro your commentary and advice as a rider probably saved my life. I’m itching for adrenaline but have zero experience as a rider. I didn’t think I would but I watched the entire video and heard everything you said. I think I’ll start on a 400 now. Thank you

[Nortio]

I'm one of those guys dead set on a 600. The zx6r to be exact. I've seen every single video online about the topic and the bike itself. I just love watching videos and I've seen damn near every single one of them. Nothing will stray me from starting on my dream bike

[TuxedoedBearPlaysMC]

As a beginner who rides on the highway, an R3 is plenty for me. It doesn't feel cheap, it can handle highway speeds just fine, and I wouldn't feel like shit if I dropped it because of how cheap it is. It is also nice to have more of a neutral seated position. Personally, I love driving a 300, it's just really fun to ride a slow bike fast.

[dreamtotravleeveryisland]

Getting my full licence in 3 months I’ve watched over 3000 videos about rpm throttle gears ect and not one has been as perfect as this video, you’ve nailed it on specification dude your video is perfection keep it up

[jaylenedelacruz]

Really good pros and cons! I currently have an R3 and I'm very happy with my bike. A lot of riders I meet tell me to get a R600 because I can keep up with 1000's but I know for a fact it's very easy to get caught up in having more power and at the end of the day it's all about enjoying the ride..

[QuestionThings]

Always owned 600s myself, and once you get experience, you realize the 600s are probably the funnest bikes to own, as you can just flick & rev them into corners so hard and have a fairly smooth experience throughout the entirety of it. As I'm older now though, I've kind of toned down my aggressive riding...and this is going to honestly sound completely backwards, but I just bought my first 1000 and did so with the intentional purpose of actually riding slower. I've ridden plenty of 1000s even though I never owned one before now, and one thing I learned real quick is you can't flick them around in corners nearly as aggressively. You really gotta learn some self-control with them. They're also geared so much better for not revving to the moon on highway rides, and have better longevity if you're not riding it like a track bike. I'm also a shorter guy being 5'7" and I've always felt like the 1000s I've ridden actually sat a bit lower to the ground and had more comfortable ergos/seats/etc. If I had more time & money I'd probably own both, 1000 for street and 600 for track but I just don't have that option so 1000s for me now

[hunterhall]

I really like your grip on responsibility and realism. I gotta yfz r3 and quick realized that after have it fall one time a 600 may have been a bit much. U also made a wonderful point as if I would've gotten a 600, I would have missed out on learning the fundamentals of riding as well as nothing to really look forward to in my riding career. I appreciate u making this video and sharing your experiences!