When it comes to motorcyclist safety, the most dangerous factor is the driver himself, not his vehicle. Lack of experience, especially in combination with the desire to ride on a powerful bike, can easily cause an accident.
We present you five used motorcycles that are not worth buying for inexperienced drivers. The rating is based on the data of the publication Cheatsheet, dedicated to the lifestyle of a modern person. It is worth noting that some models were included in our list of fast motorcycles of 2015, whose rating we made in the spring.
5. Honda CBR954RR
Opens the ranking of the worst motorcycles for beginners. Like its predecessor, the Honda CBR1000RR, the CBR954RR remains popular in the secondary motor market. However, for a “novice” beginner, a trip on such a sport bike can end on the ground. Its short base and light weight (168 kg) mean that with intensive acceleration, you can easily unintentionally tear the front wheel off the ground and put the Honda CBR954RR “in the candle”. “In the database” there is no steering damper, which also does not add safety at high speeds. That is why it is better to stay away from this Japanese until you have enough driving experience.
4. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
If you have the skills to ride the ZX10R confidently, it will win your heart once and for all. This "ninja" is equally good for city streets and for the racetrack. However, the 10R accelerates rapidly, and its small brake discs "can not handle" the task of quickly stopping this missile on wheels. This Kawasaki model received a not-so-flattering response from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety due to the worst level of collision damage; it was nine times the average.
3. Ducati Streetfighter 1098
The Italian super bike Ducati Streetfighter with its 155 horsepower embodies the wild, unbridled power of an iron stallion. This, of course, is tempting, but also very dangerous if you make a mistake. During the test drive of this model (it was shown to the press), out of 16 motorcycles, only 9 remained completely intact by the end of the test day. There is no windshield in Streetfighter, which means that the motorcyclist will feel all the wind power at high speed. Beginners make mistakes, but tired racers make even more mistakes, and Streetfighter is too handsome to be overwhelmed.
2. Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R
The 1999 Hayabusa is an exceptionally bad choice for those who decide to buy a used bike but don't have solid driving experience. Hayabusa in Japanese means “peregrine falcon” and looking at the characteristics of the machine it is easy to guess why the developers gave such a name to their brainchild. The maximum speed of the model is from 303 to 312 km per hour. Only a madman will risk ever seeing such a figure on a speedometer while on public roads. This is a heavy sport tour bike that is not easy to drive. He will submit to a professional, but learning to ride it is not worth it. You do not send a thoroughbred Arabian horse ride kids?
1. Suzuki GSX-R1000
Headed the top 5 worst motorcycles for an inexperienced driver. The used GSX-R still gives odds to most new sports bikes, thanks in large part to the 164 horsepower engine, 168 kg dry weight and a very attractive appearance. Its instant acceleration and ultra-fast reaction to unscrewing the gas knob can frighten those who are used to more meek “horses”. In the reviews of the owners, there are complaints that the rear brake unit works from a light foot strike, which is why there is a risk of turning over on its side, poor grip on the sandy surface and the fact that if you squeeze the front brake by half a centimeter, the motorcyclist can easily “kiss” »With asphalt. That's why the GSX-R1000 is definitely not for beginners.
