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Originally Posted by MP0WER
There isn't a DMV test in America that is difficult. In FL you supply your own bike. Do a few simple riding tests that take about 7 minutes. I was worried that it would be difficult and was VERY surprised at how easy it was.
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see this alone makes me a bit worried about your previous statement before of your bike history (no offense at all).
no DMV test in America? Try taking the PA one when you're new, if you're even remotely new to riding (or even if you're semi experienced). The test itself is rather hard....which is why 99% of the riders do the MSF to get their license (no DMV test). The independent PA DMV test to get a M class license is challenging..
Again no offense here, but that was waaay too overarching of a statement.
Also I do agree and feel your point with what you start off with. Let me explain it a bit better.
With a Ninja 250 (or equivalent).
1. Lightweight (easy to catch, won't hurt yourself when it falls).
2. Damn near impossible to lose control from goosing the throttle or doing something along those lines (no wheelies, endos, etc etc). This is probably one of the primary reasons. There's no accidentally goosing the throttle too much, or slipping the clutch too much, etc etc. You CANNOT do a wheelie (well I GUESS you could if you really really really really tried....)
3. Cheap as hell bike to replace, insure, etc
4. No matter what happens with the bike you won't lose your shirt from resale, etc
5. A general bike that's easier to learn your limits. Again there are people that only need a few months on a 250.
I do agree with your philosophy of respect the bike. But for every 10 people I know that start off with 600+, at LEAST 9, on average, have no idea how to actually ride and become squids, hurt, or dead....