All depends on you %26amp; your attitude. My first big bike was a sports 750 %26amp; I lived to tell the tale. It will only go as fast as you tell it to go, if you ride sensibly %26amp; know your own limitations you will be okay.
A 125cc bike is enough to get you killed if you allow it to, I've known people go straight from a 125 to a Ducati 916 %26amp; 1200 bandit, they lived.
I also knew a young guy from my days as an instructor, real nice bloke, got himself killed on the day he passed his test the first time he rode his GSXR 600.
Bikes don't kill people, they kill themselves, the bike just allows them to do it in a more spectacular fashion. Just remember that every bike is a potential widow maker %26amp; respect always respect it.I hear yes and no's for a gsxr 750 being an ok beginner bike. What are your thoughts?
The NO answers come from motorcyclists that have been around a number of years and know what they're talking about.
The YES answers are from SQUIDS who think motorcycling consists solely of wheelies, stoppies, and twisting the throttle.
Ask yourself this: could you get into the cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet RIGHT NOW and fly it safely? (No bonus points if you actually ARE in the Air Force!) That's the kind of learning curve you're gonna have on a Gixxer, and if you honestly think you can survive it then do what you like. It'll take you the rest of your life to figure it out, however long (or short) that might be.
But a GSX-R-anything is not a beginner bike, nor is any bike with an ';R'; in the title.
The fact that this question even exists scares me to hell... If ANYONE thinks that this is a good choice for a beginner, they are insane... Do yourself a favor and listen to 90% of these posts, especially the one about the SV650 reccomendation. That one makes A LOT of sense....
I'll have to admit, i'm impartial to Yamaha. And I had NEVER EVER rode a dirt bike, 4 wheeler or anything. And i started out with a Yamaha YZF-600R. It's a have 600cc sport bike. Looks alot like a R6. 750 maybe a bit big to start out on. But it is scary so you probably WON'T get to squirrely on it in the beginning. If you really like Suzuki, I recommend going for a gsxr-600 first. They are just as cool lookin and you'll have plenty of power. Get a feel for it and upgrade to the 750. Later on you can go for the gsxr 1000 or the hayabusa if you want, but in my opinion, you don't need a 1300cc sportsbike. It's too bulky. You get a Yamaha R1, which is a 1000cc. It's what I have now. It's great for handling, and speed. If you wanna do stunts yamaha has the best balance points for wheelies. Easy to find the balance point too.
no, no, no, no, no.
buy an SV650 and ride it until you burn through 2 sets of tires.
under no circumstances should you buy a modern superbike as your first ride. You will learn to use its power to get you out of bad situations and it will not make you a better rider. I like to call them point-and-shoot riders, great doing stand-up wheelies, but riding on tires with unscuffed edges.
get an appropriate bike and don't become a squid
I HAVE WORKED AT BIKE SHOPS FOR 7 YEARS AND BEEN RIDING FOR OVER 10. UNLESS YOUR EXTREMELY RESPONSIBLE OR TRUST YOURSELF ALOT IT IS NOT A GOOD FIRST BIKE. EVEN THOUGH IT IS ONLY A 750 IT STILL HAS TONS OF POWER, ESPECIALLY BOTTOM END SPEED. IF YOU CAN, LEARN ON A DIRT BIKE OR SOMETHING OF THAT CALIBER. I HAVE LOST TO MANY FRIENDS DOWN THIS VERY SAME ROAD. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EMAIL ME. I'LL BE HAPPY TO HELP WITH THIS ONE.
Anyone who tells you that a 750 anything is a good beginner's bike is a fool. I've been riding since I was 9 yrs old. I'm 45 now. One of the reasons I'm still alive after all those years on a bike (and I average about 9000 miles a year) is because I didn't listen to idiots. There is a reason why the State Police use 175 -250 cc bikes when you sign up for their beginners bike course. It's because anything else will kill you if you make a simple mistake. You have to be out of you mind to get a bike that has more horsepower than many cars unless you have a few years experience. First, it's too heavy. You WILL drop it once or twice. You probably will twist the throttle when you drop it and all of a sudden 100 horses are dragging your scrawny butt across traffic and you die. Get the picture? I know there are guys out there who bought big bikes to start with and got lucky. But trust me, I have live friends and dead friends. The dead ones are the ones that turned themselves into dogfood getting cocky on a bike they had no respect for. The live ones, like me, can ride any bike ever made without a problem, unless of course you get blindsided by a car. And you may. I did, twice. Lots of broken bones. Ouch!Don't be dumb. Get a used 250, preferrably a street and trail to learn on. This way you wont ruin a new bike when you screw up several times. And you will. If your buddies laugh at you, they are not really your buddies. Give it at least a year. Take the bike safety course, then you can get a bigger bike. Use your head or lose you head. It's that simple.
it really depends. it's not a bad bike. not too big. a good amount of speed and acceleration though. i have a 2000 gsx 1300r and at 6'1';, 230 pounds, it's too much for me. 150 in third gear is incredible. my brother started out on a ninja 636 and he is fine.it's not quite as fast as your's. if you get out and familiarize yourself with the bike, you can do it! go to some empty lots in evenings and on weekends where you have adaquate space to ride and explore. good luck.
Not a bad beginner bike but a large bike. Large in the way of being wide and longer than other bikes out there. If you are a big guy then that will work well. I am 5'8'' and a GSXR is too wide for me. Yes I can ride it fine but stopping on a hill or something can leave you on your tiptoes. Another thing I would look into is insurance. On a 750 it can be costly depending on age. 600's now days have enough power anyway. Keep the rubber down and good luck.
Start out smaller. Take heed to what other posters hasve said about it NOT AT ALL being a good beginner bike. Sure, you could learn to ride on it, taking it easy over time, but seriously,
90% of riders take at least one tumble within the first few months of riding. Drop a brand new GSXR750 and you're gonna have some hefty repair bills to pay. Also, twist the throttle just a little too far and you're in very dangerous territory almost immediately. For someone who is inexperienced with motorcycles, suddenly having 120+bhp launching you forward like a space rocket is going to feel VERY scary, and if you panic, you will go down HARD.
Seriously, learn on a small bike until you're very confident with clutch control, gearing and engine speeds, powerbands, braking, leaning, etc.
It'll make you a better rider too.
I wouldn't buy this bike for a beginner bike. It is has a VERY powerful engine %26amp; brakes. If you don't know how to control your wrist (from twisting the throttle too much), you will be losing your liscence or your life with this choice.
Why would you even want to start on something that big? I really doubt you'll enjoy riding it for some time. You'd be much better off with an EX500 or GS500. You can learn the basics of riding without the fear of an overpowered bike. You can get comfortable with leaning a bike over and carrying speed. Once you're comfortable with that, move up to a 600 or 750.
I'm curious to know where you're hearing anyone say its a good beginner bike. Chances are, its someone who just started riding and hasn't fallen yet. Its just as important to check your sources when you're looking for opinions.
I've ridden nothing but sport bikes for 20+ years and nothing with a GSXR in front of it is a beginner bike. Start with some dirt bikes or if it has to be street, try the GS500 or Ninja 500 or 650 that were suggested before. You will be suprised at how quick these bikes are. They can all pretty much beat any cager off the line and will teach you how to be a better rider when you do move up.
depends. have you ever rode any motorcyle type vehicle. if not then i would say a bike around 500-650 cc is best. but suzuki's are badass, so i wouldn't mind if you got the 750. my buddy has the 1000 and its sweet. i have a yamaha R1 and would gladly trade him. it all comes down to personal preference i guess.
it's not the 750 part that worries me, but a gsxr is maybe a little much to start out with. an old cb750 may not be a bad choice. if you are looking for something a little newer, then maybe a 500 or so of any make should be more than enough. remember that you WILL drop the first bike you have, and hopefully it will be at walking speed. when you drop a bike like a gsxr, all that pretty plastic will easily and expensively be broken. i started on a cm200 Honda street bike and there were times that I'd have killed myself had i had a really fast bike because i would have been going faster, meaning less time to recover from a stupid move. i did find it small after a year and a half, so i moved up to a Honda CB750, then a Kawasaki kz1000, then a seriously modified version of the same. i have been riding for 20 years, never put a bike down at faster than walking speed. that's part luck and part having a bike that's a bit forgiving when you do something wrong. a gsxr is a pro level bike and you should be at least competent before trying a ';race'; bike. you didn't mention if you were a complete beginner, but i'm assuming you are. if so, then you can try out some bikes at a local bike school that are small and unintimidating to try out your skills before dropping your own bike that you have to live with.
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