QUOTE(lucifah @ May 30 2012, 04:07 PM)
bad advice for a beginner to go for an R1.
Even R6 is too much
Im sorry MASTER lucifah... Im a newbie..
Bad advice?? not really.. I did imply on him to get a KIPS or RS125 first.. assuming he is freaking rich cos he straight away ask for Big Bikes (R1) so having 2-3 bikes at the same time wont really be a big deal for him..
Honestly... I do not support on people getting big bikes for first timer.. but Im getting sick of ppl asking on if it is ok if he/she wants to but an R1 or RSV4 straight away.. according to LAW.. u can.. cos it's ur money... and if he/she really want to buy it.. don't need to ask for others opinions..

I'm not being a smart ass or poyo here.. but basically... anyone can buy and felt like he/she tamed a beast of RSV4, R1 or other big bikes they bought.. cos after 3-6 weeks of handling it.. he/she may felt much more confident on handling the bike around town and looking cool with it.. same goes to anyone using KIPS or RS125 or any other current below 400 sportsbike..
but the truth is.. that one moment that u never expect to happen.. that one moment where u need a split second decision to save ur life.. that is where u will kantoi.. I've known a few riders older than me and had experienced more than 10-15 years riding bikes and big bikes.. but still I can see how they do silly mistakes like body positioning and using the correct line.. (Im not saying about trackdays.. but normal road riding)
So.. my point is.. my advice is just to let him and everyone else who is going to ask.. if u want to buy any bike u can afford.. go ahead.. get them.. but then... u'll need to learn SO MUCH to improve ur skill in such a short period... or else.. when that time comes.. u'll probably will suffer a lot (or maybe even die.. takdir)