neilw
Junior Member
Hello,
So, I'm undergoing DAS ('fast track' bike test for over 21's) training/examinations (UK).
On searching for a bike after I pass I find a number of bikes classed as 'ideal for beginners', although a bike capable of 0-60 in 3 seconds and can outclass a porsche is hardly a sedate bike
Due to the looks and nice upright sitting position and the forgiving nature (so I read) my heart seems set on a fz6 (the other two I really liked, btw were a suzi sv650 and kawasaki er6 - the suzuki I ruled out due to the sitting position).
Anyway, two questions really. One (I'm sure it's been heard lots of times), is this ok for a newbie (if it helps I'm 6'2" and about 14.5stone).
Second, I read quite a few articles saying that (I think it was prior 2007 models) the fz6 has a very unforgiving accelerator and rear-brake (as in, more a case of on-off than a gradual transition and can easily catch out the unwary). Can anyone shed any light?
Cheers.
So, I'm undergoing DAS ('fast track' bike test for over 21's) training/examinations (UK).
On searching for a bike after I pass I find a number of bikes classed as 'ideal for beginners', although a bike capable of 0-60 in 3 seconds and can outclass a porsche is hardly a sedate bike
Due to the looks and nice upright sitting position and the forgiving nature (so I read) my heart seems set on a fz6 (the other two I really liked, btw were a suzi sv650 and kawasaki er6 - the suzuki I ruled out due to the sitting position).
Anyway, two questions really. One (I'm sure it's been heard lots of times), is this ok for a newbie (if it helps I'm 6'2" and about 14.5stone).
Second, I read quite a few articles saying that (I think it was prior 2007 models) the fz6 has a very unforgiving accelerator and rear-brake (as in, more a case of on-off than a gradual transition and can easily catch out the unwary). Can anyone shed any light?
Cheers.