[sj001]

I'm in the market right now to buy myself a R1 or an R6 but everyone I talk to tells me that I am not physically big enough to be able to handle either of those bikes. I'm 19, 5'8 and 145-150lbs. I'm not huge but I'm not a midget either.

Any thoughts here on what I should do?

 

[killershroomr6]

I'm 5'10 140 and 19. You will be to handle the r6 for sure :thumbup

 

[number1_kid]

I am 20 6.1 tall and 140lbs and have 04 R1
so youll be alright

let us know what you get:bow

 

[sj001]

After getting some experience on an R6 would an R1 be a realistic goal for me?

 

[number1_kid]

My R1 is my first bike

Just getting used to the power. Have 3200kms on it thats about 2300 miles. I dont regret it one bit:bow

 

[gtg727g]

Go to the place that sells yamahas in your area, and sit on both an R6 and an R1. Lean the bike off the kickstand and balance it between your legs. If this is easy to do, you are fine. If you have midget legs and can barely reach the ground, there are lowering links and things like that you should look into.

 

[Jack_R1]

After getting some experience on an R6 would an R1 be a realistic goal for me?

Define "some experience".
Define a "realistic goal".
And better, state how fast and how safe do you want to learn.

"Some experience" = 10,000 miles -> you're good to go on the R1 if you wish to. Just take the time to adjust yourself the new bike, and be extra cautious.

"Some experience" = 200 miles -> you have NO experience, and get it in your head FAST before you think you know something and the bike will help you discover you don't, but the hard way.. And read the following.

"realistic goal" = "being able to roll the throttle without sh!tting my pants" -> any child is, after an hour in the saddle.

If you are new and want to learn safely and FAST - get away from both and go buy Ninja 500, stick with it for a year, scrape the exhausts on this thing, sell it, buy whatever you want.
I promise you that in this year you'll be kicking a$$ of people like number1_kid (just jumped in with a "really good" suggestion, making himself a good target) in any set of good twisties, whatever these people will be riding, with your small Ninja. It'll take them much longer to acquire the same skill.

If you can't stand the thought of being on a lowly 500 - go get an R6, still much better than R1. And read the NEWBIE thread.


Ah.. forgot. Size. My friend can barely touch the ground with both legs simultaneously on my R1 (I flatfoot it), but he can control the bike. He's 165 cm (sorry, too tired to translate the values)

 

[caliboy02r1]

i'm 22, 5'8", 145-150, and i've had an r1 for 2 yrs, you are not too small for it

 

[Dwhoelse]

R6 will be perfect..

 

[aronhalt]

You can ride either. My wife is around 125lbs, and 5'3, and she rides the sh!t out of our 04 R1. Just about anyone can ride these bikes as long as they respect the power and how lethal they are. Almost certain death will follow a big head, showing off, lack of attention, and/or sloppy throttle. Just remeber that your mom and dad are not going to be able to bail you out after you bounce off a semi while showing off to your friends. If you don't forget that your life is directly tied to your right hand, you will be ok on either. I'm not preaching, I was 19 once, and I remember how easy it is to forget sometimes. Most teenagers forget, and thats why you will probably pass a kidney stone when you try to get insurance on either of these bikes.

Good luck and be safe...

 

[XxDustin82xX]

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75113

 

[bpa00]

Physically you can ride either... It really depends on what your experience is... If you have absolutely NO motorcycle experience, then neither is a good choice... You might do all right, but the odds are against you... Anyway, my 220 lb ass gets around just fine on my little R6 (pass litre bikes right and left at the race track)...

- BA