alg8er wrote:
Then why is it stated in the 6.0 to 8.0 results:
"If you do get into trouble, your temperament is such that you do NOT panic. You remain calm and collected, reacting to the situation."
And in your reply to rook: "Luckily in the last 7 years i've actually got a couple tickets (this means I'm willing to take some risk), and also i don't tend to panic."
Since a new rider has no motorcycling experience to go by, the only things that can be assessed are the attributes they are likely to employ while motorcycling. Since the question is what type of sportbike should they start with, only the aspects which make a difference should be examined.
The reason a rider needs to take some risks is because if they do get over-their-head, their decision to continue with the committed action requires that risks taking, especially in the case pushing the bike harder in a turn, or say coming to an abrupt stop.
A high risk rider is actively seeking being over their head. An entry level bike will get them there, just not quite as dangerously fast as a supersport. A 100 mph is 100 mph, the only thing that can be done is to try to slow down the rider with the equipment.
An overly cautious rider on the other hand, is better off never getting in over their head. An entry level bike will let them ride cautiously and not react as fast to inputs (particularly acceleration) as a supersport, providing a large comfort zone and predictability. They may still find themselves as deer-in-headlights if something happens that scares an experienced rider.
rook wrote:
Too risky or too cautious, you will be safer with a smaller bike (and IMHO, have a bike better suited to the riding style you will probably develop).
I looked for a nail-on-head smilie, but couldn't find it. I don't think a higher score is undesirable though, it simply is what it is. People come in all shapes and sizes, just as much mentally as physically. I wouldn't say a rider that scored a 9.5 should never have a supersport, but I would say they need to have mastered entry level bike first (minimally)
rook wrote:
I just took the test pretending I am Kruz.Kruz gets a 6.05555556
lol
zone5 wrote:
I got a 7.7. and the 14 is not my first bike by any means nor my first sportbike.
FWIW, I thought that the conclusions that you came up with for the scores were right on the money.
wow thanks!