Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum. I have ridden on the street for quite a number of years, but I recently took a three-day track riding course, and I am interested in pursuing more track time. I currently have a Honda CBR600RR, but I want to move to a lower horsepower bike for learning. I am not an aggressive rider by any extent, and firmly classify myself as a novice, but, I definitely want to improve, and keep using track days as stress relief, and a little break from life.
I've looked at all of the 300's - Yamaha's R3, Honda's CBR300R, as well as the Kawasaki Ninja 400. I have read a few of the magazine type reviews, which seem to give the RC390 some unwarranted bad press. Of all of my options, is the RC390 the most track ready? Does it have suspension that I can just use, or will I be looking at replacements? Same for brakes? Reliability? I think I can disregard Ari Henning's blown-up KTM, based on the extreme level of performance he is trying to achieve. So I thought I would start here and see what you have to say. Looking forward to your comments.
J
I've looked at all of the 300's - Yamaha's R3, Honda's CBR300R, as well as the Kawasaki Ninja 400. I have read a few of the magazine type reviews, which seem to give the RC390 some unwarranted bad press. Of all of my options, is the RC390 the most track ready? Does it have suspension that I can just use, or will I be looking at replacements? Same for brakes? Reliability? I think I can disregard Ari Henning's blown-up KTM, based on the extreme level of performance he is trying to achieve. So I thought I would start here and see what you have to say. Looking forward to your comments.
J