Soon I will have a Hyperstrada!
- Thread starter duc
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Joined Dec 2012
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Bossier City, Louisiana
You would need a good dose of will power to not go wide open everywhere, as it has lots of speed fast. But, good brakes, traction control, plus 3 power modes. Maybe you could put it in urban till you get comfortable with the power delivery. I stay in touring mode myself.
Usually I would prefer a 1st time rider to get something less powerful and cheaper to fix when you drop it from beginner mistakes, usually with braking in slow speed turns.
Seat height is another consideration for a 1st time biker, you would need to get both feet flat on the ground preferably when learning.
Have you at least have attended a MSF course? Lots to learn and get used to on any new bike!
Usually I would prefer a 1st time rider to get something less powerful and cheaper to fix when you drop it from beginner mistakes, usually with braking in slow speed turns.
Seat height is another consideration for a 1st time biker, you would need to get both feet flat on the ground preferably when learning.
Have you at least have attended a MSF course? Lots to learn and get used to on any new bike!
I would say its a bad idea to start on a hyper. I haven't been riding more than 3 years. I started on a ninja 250 despite everyone's advice to get something bigger. 2 years later I got the bike I had originally wanted, a Yamaha R6. I'm sooo glad i started on that ninja because when i rode that R6 i couldn't help but think how dangerous it would be to a beginning rider.
Joined Aug 2013
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Canada, Ottawa
No, it's not too much. Actually, I would recommand this bike for new bikers.
BUT let me clarify some details first. I've followed a driving class including 16 hours closed circuit and 6 hours monitored road pratice and went through 3 different tests before having my license. I then chose the Hyperstrada because it has this engine mapping option (tuned to 75HP) which I've used for the first while.
How I made whithout a scratch so far? Here's some ingredient. Strong common sense, very careful, progressive learning and smooth progression in difficulties.
The first bike run I did was barely 20 Km or less. I used road with the least traffic so therefore avoided popular roads and downtown streets. City rides are the most technical so far for me. I barely used the highways so far (friggin boring anyway). And I prepare most of my trip ahead of departure.
