Nevets
EMRA Executive Member
Hello,
After thinking about it, and hmmm'ing and haw'ing for a few years, I've decided that I want to get involved in track racing.
I've owned a street bike for 5 years, and currently ride a Ninja 1000 (the sport touring model). For reference, I'm 6'4" tall, and weigh about 180 lbs.
I want to take the Race School classes next summer, which gives me time to get a bike, and all the necessary gear to start racing.
I was considering racing in the lightweight class (under 420cc). My primary goal is to learn how to ride safely and correctly, and I might consider being competitive once I've accomplished that.
My current obstacle is a lack of information. I have no idea what kind of bike I should be considering to get started. From reading the forums here, it seems like people are recommending 600cc bikes as first bikes (in particular the SV 650, which is a bike I like the look of). But that would be too large a bike for the lightweight race class.
I'm really excited to start racing, but nervous because there is so much that I don't know.
My immediate goal is to buy a bike that is suitable for Race School and learning how to ride. And if possible, I might even take it out for a track day this summer.
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can offer. I can tell just from reading the forum that it's a great community, and I can't wait to get involved.
- Steve
After thinking about it, and hmmm'ing and haw'ing for a few years, I've decided that I want to get involved in track racing.
I've owned a street bike for 5 years, and currently ride a Ninja 1000 (the sport touring model). For reference, I'm 6'4" tall, and weigh about 180 lbs.
I want to take the Race School classes next summer, which gives me time to get a bike, and all the necessary gear to start racing.
I was considering racing in the lightweight class (under 420cc). My primary goal is to learn how to ride safely and correctly, and I might consider being competitive once I've accomplished that.
My current obstacle is a lack of information. I have no idea what kind of bike I should be considering to get started. From reading the forums here, it seems like people are recommending 600cc bikes as first bikes (in particular the SV 650, which is a bike I like the look of). But that would be too large a bike for the lightweight race class.
I'm really excited to start racing, but nervous because there is so much that I don't know.
My immediate goal is to buy a bike that is suitable for Race School and learning how to ride. And if possible, I might even take it out for a track day this summer.
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can offer. I can tell just from reading the forum that it's a great community, and I can't wait to get involved.
- Steve