Hi. I'm a new member...and I need everyone's help.
I'm seriously eyeing the C 650 GT...and I've never ridden a motorcycle before. Should I get it as a first bike?
Here's my particulars:
I'm not interested in mountain twisties (though maybe I will be in the future) or sheer speed. All I want is an every day commuter vehicle...eventually I will ride it on the highway. The 400cc scooters don't seem powerful enough to do overtakes at highway speeds...plus, I'm kind of heavy.
I'm 6'...240 lbs...in my 40's. I sat on a C650 GT at a dealership and the weight felt manageable...and my feet were on the ground. I will be taking riding classes soon and am purchasing riding gear. I'm leaning heavily towards a C650 but I dont want to be foolish.
I've done much research and I know that the low COG makes the bike feel much lighter when it's rolling...though I've never ridden one...or ANYTHING with 2 wheels for that matter.
These bikes are so expensive that the thought of laying one down is somewhat stressful. Is a couple of weekend parking lot rides (plus maybe 2 goes at riding school) enough to prevent this? Then maybe wait a month before going on the highway? Then maybe wait another month before attempting to thread traffic?
Is the C650 too much machine for me to be starting out with (at 650cc and 575 lbs. wet), having never ridden a single day in my life? So the question is....would this make a good first bike (or is it too much)? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!
I'm seriously eyeing the C 650 GT...and I've never ridden a motorcycle before. Should I get it as a first bike?
Here's my particulars:
I'm not interested in mountain twisties (though maybe I will be in the future) or sheer speed. All I want is an every day commuter vehicle...eventually I will ride it on the highway. The 400cc scooters don't seem powerful enough to do overtakes at highway speeds...plus, I'm kind of heavy.
I'm 6'...240 lbs...in my 40's. I sat on a C650 GT at a dealership and the weight felt manageable...and my feet were on the ground. I will be taking riding classes soon and am purchasing riding gear. I'm leaning heavily towards a C650 but I dont want to be foolish.
I've done much research and I know that the low COG makes the bike feel much lighter when it's rolling...though I've never ridden one...or ANYTHING with 2 wheels for that matter.
These bikes are so expensive that the thought of laying one down is somewhat stressful. Is a couple of weekend parking lot rides (plus maybe 2 goes at riding school) enough to prevent this? Then maybe wait a month before going on the highway? Then maybe wait another month before attempting to thread traffic?
Is the C650 too much machine for me to be starting out with (at 650cc and 575 lbs. wet), having never ridden a single day in my life? So the question is....would this make a good first bike (or is it too much)? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!