Is a 2007 Kawasaki ZZR600 a good beginners bike?

Question

Is a 2007 Kawasaki ZZR600 a good beginners bike?

Answer 1

Sure. Just use your common sense with the throttle.

Answer 2

no they are uncomfortable since they are super sports and you only like it because it looks cool and yes i think they do also but you should get a ninja 650 for a beginners bike becasue even if you had a 600 you couldnt ride it any harder than if you had a 250 because you have riden that much before...i havent been riding very long and my 650 has enough power plus for me for right now maybe in a few years i would move up but if your new you dont need the power because you cant use it on the streets really and if you did it wouldnt be safe since you are new...

Answer 3

it's a GREAT beginner's bike...it's basically the older ninja zx6r with some down grades on parts but it's a great / powerful bike still

just respect the bike and ride safe....

Answer 4

Absolutely great bike.

If you already know and understand how to drive a manual transmission, it helps learning a motorcycle because it's one less thing you have to focus on when learning. The common saying is that if you can drive a stick and ride a bicycle, learning a motorcycle will be easy. If you can practice discipline and restraint when riding, you may be fine. It's not all fun and games on a sport bike. Even if you ride perfect you need to know how to react when other cars and bikes and trucks don't drive so perfect. That comes from building new instincts and reflexes, and driving habits. While I definitely recommend the class, the class doesn't usually teach all you need to know. Many, many riders go down every summer due to overconfidence gained by taking the class.

The first time I ever touched a motorcycle, it was a 1997 ZX6. I rode it around a parking lot for 5 minutes to find out how to shift, then rode 100 miles home on the interstate. I’ve been riding ever since with a clean riding history. (Thanks to God) So it is possible to start on something other than a 250.

When I ride on the highway, I assume that every car I pass or that passes me, doesn't see me and is looking to come into my lane. I'm ready for any move that car makes half a second before he makes it.

You have to learn aerodynamics. If you get to close behind a rig, the wind can trap you there. When you pass along side of a rig the wind will pull you closer to the truck at one point and push you away at another. You have to learn all this and have counter balance and movements programmed into your body reflexes. There is so much more to it. You need lots of practice.

People recommend smaller CC bikes for beginners because most newbies are into it for the speed and flashiness of it and often underestimate the seriousness of riding safe. The temptation to tap into that power is usually too great to overcome. If you know you can and will respect the bike and get at least 3 thousand miles of practice before hitting the highway, and before group rides, then maybe you can start on a 600cc bike. Otherwise, help yourself out and start small.

ZX-6R is the "super sport" model. the ZZR600 is the toned down version. perfect for you.

Answer 5

no get a less powerful bike