jmfang
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My take on this is that everyone is different, and you have to know your abilities and limitations. Like the example in Rick Morris' post above, his friend has excellent mechanical skills and good hand/eye coordination. I've ridden with lots of people over the years, and I'm surprised at how many who say they won't ride a bike without abs and traction control. I have no problem modulating my throttle and brakes in different riding conditions, but it's clearly not the same for everyone.
I practically lived on my bicycle when I was a kid, started riding dirt bikes on trails before getting my first street bike (250cc), and gradually moved to larger and more powerful bikes over the years. I think the reason I love my Rocket so much is that I have so many other bikes to compare it to.
That being said, if you were my friend asking for my advice, I'd tell you to start with a smaller, more forgiving bike to make your mistakes on.
I practically lived on my bicycle when I was a kid, started riding dirt bikes on trails before getting my first street bike (250cc), and gradually moved to larger and more powerful bikes over the years. I think the reason I love my Rocket so much is that I have so many other bikes to compare it to.
That being said, if you were my friend asking for my advice, I'd tell you to start with a smaller, more forgiving bike to make your mistakes on.