Originally Posted by Cecil
My 2 cents...
Learning in the dirt is very forgiving a packed full of opportunities to learn lessons that tend to be very painful and expensive on the street.
If that is not a viable option...
Do you posses self control and common sense?
If the answer is yes, then it is worth considering.
If the answer is no, then do not get a bike.
My experience has been that females tend to be less inclined to do the stupid stuff that we males do... feel free to derive from that what you wish
You just need to understand that you will crash and it is your responsibility to minimize the likelihood and impact.
Wear Your Gear and Be Heads-Up!
I grew up on a dirt bike and your right, dirt is much more forgiving, however I am smart enough (okay some may argue that point) to know there is a huge difference between a dirt bike and a sports bike. I am not new to bikes or the safety issues of bikes. I am however semi-new to sport bikes. Wearing the gear isn't a question for me, I will wear it. As someone once told me, while buying a 700.00 helmet............
" I think my head is worth $700.00" ~ya gotta wear the gear and you have to ride defensively. BTW Cecil throw your 2 cents in anytime~