Hi there, beginner rider. I am so glad to see that you want to get into motorcycling. Before you read on, I updated this post to include 15 reasons on why the Yamaha R6 is not the best beginner bike....
Posts by Francois Steyn
It you are planning on getting your first motorcycle, you may have wondered whether you are physically strong enough to handle a heavy motorcycle. How important is motorcycle weight for beginner...
I remember riding through the desert with a group of riders and the one guy crashed his BMW R 1200 GS going through a ditch. Luckily he wasn't hurt but after his bike fell over, it would not start...
Is a Honda CBR 600 RR a Good Starter Bike? (With Testimonials)
If you've never been on a motorcycle before, but just love the look of sports bikes, or you are a MotoGP fan and want to get into biking, you may wonder whether a Honda CBR 600 RR is a good starter...
If you are completely new to motorcycles you may wonder why neutral is between 1st gear and 2nd gear. I remember I did when I first rode my uncle's bike on his farm. I've never given it any thought...
Long-Distance Touring on a Two-Stroke Motorcycle: Is it Possible?
I've got a old Yamaha 2-stroke dirt bike that my wife learned to ride on and I've often wondered how far I'd be able to tour on it. I mean, 2-strokes are made for blasting around in the dirt, not...