You do realize that that switch on the new gixxers isn't some sort of "miracle button" that's gonna make that bike in any way a beginners bike right??? In all honesty it's probably just a gimmick they use and any normal rider wouldn't even be able to tell a difference between all three settings. You keep mentioning that switch and act as though on the low setting it's gonna be as tame as the 250. If I were you I'd keep the 250 for several thousand miles and get REALLY good at it and then upgrade when it's truly the lack of hp holding you back.
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No, No, No -Its a miracle switch that makes gixxers tame as kittens.......didnt you hear about the "beginner mode" for the soon to be announced gixxer 5000?! The gas engine turns off and ONLY the starter motor engages at lower settings...oh wait that would be to much torque for some....No the brakes stay partially on all the time...or wait maybe it just didnt work if it sensed rain in the forecast?You do realize that that switch on the new gixxers isn't some sort of "miracle button" that's gonna make that bike in any way a beginners bike right??? In all honesty it's probably just a gimmick they use and any normal rider wouldn't even be able to tell a difference between all three settings. You keep mentioning that switch and act as though on the low setting it's gonna be as tame as the 250. If I were you I'd keep the 250 for several thousand miles and get REALLY good at it and then upgrade when it's truly the lack of hp holding you back.
I find it funny that people are willing to rely on technology (the miracle button) instead of learning to ride properly to begin with.
^ Yep. Part of the reason I have mixed emotions about ABS on these beginners bikes. Part of me loves it and knows it'll save some skin and possibly evena life or two but part of me also doesn't like it because part of LEARNING to ride a bike is learning how to modulate the brakes right.
Actually, you apply the brakes the same regardless of whether it has ABS or not. Why would you brake any different b/c it has ABS brakes?^ Yep. Part of the reason I have mixed emotions about ABS on these beginners bikes. Part of me loves it and knows it'll save some skin and possibly evena life or two but part of me also doesn't like it because part of LEARNING to ride a bike is learning how to modulate the brakes right.
You brake differently with the "knowledge" the abs linked system works in a somewhat different manner than non-abs. Abs may involve a longer stopping distance, especially on wet roads. One wld apply the brakes in the same way as non-abs but the mechanical component with abs is different.
That said, I apply the brakes same as I did with my previous non-abs bike. I have yet to depend on the abs to get my ass outta trouble but that is my "mindset" and approach to riding. I don't deoend on the abs, but I appreciate it shd it come in handy.
That said, I apply the brakes same as I did with my previous non-abs bike. I have yet to depend on the abs to get my ass outta trouble but that is my "mindset" and approach to riding. I don't deoend on the abs, but I appreciate it shd it come in handy.
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