So... Is the CBR500R a good beginners bike?

[jsonder]

I personally think that you should start on a 50-100 cc dirt bike at age 10-12; as that isn't feasible for most folks, they probably should start with a small street bike (I like the Suzuki TU250X).

[Aufitt]

How do you put fuel in the cbr500?

[Bullseye]

Originally Posted by Aufitt

How do you put fuel in the cbr500?

And don't forget......

"My CBR500 has a dash rattle.......anyone know how to fix it ???" LOL

[shisoshin]

with happy expectations of motorcycling
to come from use of that fuel..

[Aufitt]

*Serious hat on for a minute

Yes cbr500 is a learner bike.. but a ******************** expensive way of learning when an old Ninja 250 for $2000 will do the same job with alot less heartache and expense.

[shisoshin]

language/concepts used with the 500 seem to indicate targetting
of advanced novices, ['the next step up' etc] together with
older novices incl re-entry motorcyclists..
[no doubt, supported by market research etc]

advanced novices will trade in or sell giving them a start
and older motorcyclists would tend to be capable of
purchase of a motorcycle under small car price..

i like what this suggests about hondas goals and planning
for future motorcycling and hondas approach to it.

with a 250 good enough to be first and last bike,
'the next step up' being a virtual melding of two cbr250r's,
which despite the extra weight [my cb450 195kg - 430lb, 45hp]
would still be fine for 'next step up' and mature motorcyclists
and could also be a first and last motorcycle..

it also answers the oft asked question as to highway
and higher speed work.. the old 450 took in its stride..
[look out im almost talking myself into one ]

[Dukie]

125cc is a good beginner bike
250cc is a good bike full stop and an be managed by beginners
500cc is a different beast. i dont recommend for beginners
600cc is an advanced motorcycle not suitable for beginners

this is just my take

[nothin2do]

Can we all establish what a "beginner" is? Maybe I'm the only one who's confused....

[jscott1]

It was addressed back on page 1, but rather than ask about beginners bike, I ask what constitutes when you are ready for the next step up? If you have never ridden a motorcycle in your life or not in decades, then the CBR250R is an excellent bike.

But how much experience should a person have before even thinking about moving up to a 500cc bike? Some would say a 250cc is all you will ever need. Well I personally want better wind protection and less buffeting on the highway. I probably can't get that from any sport bike so I'm more interested in touring bikes. But how long should one ride a 250cc before thinking about a bike with twice or more displacement? I've heard 1,000 miles, two years, or something like that.

A CBR500R might still be a good next step up even if the touring bike is my final destination, but I don't want to spend money on 3 to 4 bikes, when I could just make the jump to the one I ultimately want.

[gumus89]

If you have never ridden a bike in your life then any bike can be deadly.
This bike will be on the LAMS scheme in Australia so it is undoubtedly considered a learners bike. Power to weight is low compared to 600 SS's but on the higher end of the LAMS scheme.
If you think you cant ride within your own limits on any bike then you shouldnt be riding full stop.