I had a different route to you. I started riding B2 in my teens up to my mid 20's. Yes, I did get into a few accidents back then. But much later on, I got my 600 first even before getting my L. Being a mature rider, I think the 600 as my first big bike wasn't an issue. It is more of a mindset matter. Throughout my L till now, I only had one fall. That was on the 600 but it was a slow speed one where the front tyre slipped on dry mud in the corner. That being said, I did sayang my 600 very much.

I guess in this context, I did go against the norm of getting a bike I could drop. What I am trying to say is that there is no hard and fast rule to this. The reason why I managed to keep the 600 for many years and dropping it only once is because I sayang the bike and damage to it is more painful to me, so I rode thoughtfully and carefully. I did take risks but always calculated risks. Staying alive to me while enjoying the ride is above all.