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Originally Posted by oilers_fan
Isn't that just it though, who's hands it's in?
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Absolutely true and definitely the most important factor, but... consider that an inexperienced rider is more likely to make a mistake, be it a technical riding error, or not recognize a bad situation shaping up until the last second. The heavier the bike, the harder it is to recover. Example: 2 weeks ago some bimbo in a BMW sport ute turns right in front of me on my 1250. Major braking and turning as I skimmed by the rear bumper, thought I was gonna faceplant into the side of it for sure or lose the back end with the tire in the air. On the g/f's twofiddy Ninja, I'd have had time to swear at her and dent the back the car with my foot.
That's the main reason that I'm a proponent of learning on small bikes. Get your technique and skills down first on a bike that is really easy to manoeuvre. Unfortunately, finances don't always allow this, so that part is understandable. I wish dealerships had reasonably priced rent-a-bike programs that you could use for your first few months of riding.