Would a new Suzuki Hayabusa really be a bad idea for a new biker?

First and foremost have you ridden before? If you have not I strongly do not recommend getting a Busa. I recommend getting a used bike or a 250 Ninja if you want the look. You are going to lay it down a few times getting used to the feel of it and knowing what your limits and the bikes limits are. I've seen too many people that want to get a huge overpowered Sports bike and wreck it or loose their lives within the first 3 weeks of ownership. Given your age and your want to be on a sports bike I would recommend getting a Ninja 250R or 500R or at MAX Suzuki SV650. You are pretty light weight as well, the comments about you having to lean really hard etc are False. The bike leans for you when you are going and push the handlebars the opposite direction, this puts the bike into an automatic lean. This is something that you will learn when you go to a motorcycle training class. Have to recommend that strongly, makes it easier to get your license as well and it's only a 2 day course on the weekend but teaches you much needed skills for riding safely and correctly. Now you can totally go for a different type of motorcycle but normally if you want a Busa you want a nice sexy sports bike. Just keep in mind that a Busa is extremely powerful and for a beginner it is highly recommended you start with another bike. Not to say that you might be able to handle it or something like that but if it's a Busa or a Cadillac go with the Cadillac you will more than likely maim yourself really bad on that Busa. Ohh yeah a little history on me and my experiences. I've hit the deck 3 times 2 my fault 1 a dumbass in a truck cut me off. I learned to rebuild the bikes before I learned to ride them. First bike was a 1975 Honda CB400F, then 1975 Honda CB400F I had to get to do an Engine swap. Then a 1981 Kawasaki KZ440. Now I have a 1981 Suzuki GN400 which I am rebuilding right now. So i'm going up very very slowly in ranks but learning a tremendous amount on the way. Not to say that you would want to do what i'm doing but I started with the Old Solid Steel beasts first and now i'm at the point where I want a sportsbike and I know I can handle it.

Hey dude. You have to earn the right to ride a sport bike by riding bikes of your skill level first and learning some things. The penalty for not is death or trauma and disfigurement. But totally your choice. I would rather live in a country where people are free to be idiots than a country where idiots con troll my freedom.

That's a lot of motorcycle for a first bike.How much you weigh has nothing to do with it.But it would be really easy to get in trouble on a bike that powerful.Those people telling you that aren't saying because they don't want to see you get it.They don't want to see you get killed.But at 19 i know you probably feel invincible so your probably gonna do what you want.Good luck

dude im 26 and ive been riding since i was 13 and all im gonna say is that u are just like all the other ignorant posers out there. first thing they say when i mention bikes is IM GONNA GET A 1000 OR A BUSA.2 years after you bought that PIG if u didn't kill urself i could still smoke you in the turns on a 600.

ABSOLUTELY the WORST idea. Too heavy, too big, and WAYYY too powerful. You're GOING to kill yourself on it. Besides, what happens when you do something stupid (and we ALL do when we're learning) like forget to put the kickstand down? There goes another $1000 to get the plastics replaced. Learn on something small and used. When you drop it, you won't feel as bad. And take an approved MSF course. Good luck.

Besides all the other advice, have You checked the insurance Rates for a 19 Year old on a Busa?

Anyone on here with any experience and a sound mind will tell you the same thing: DO NOT consider this bike for a first timer, ever. You're talking about putting a 180-mph-plus bike into the hands of someone who has NO idea (no offense) on how to handle that much power. You haven't taken an MSF course (if you have, you didn't mention it, and if you did, the instructor would tell you "you're nuts" to your face), nor started out on a bike that'll fit your skills. You seriously need to take the MSF course and find out for yourself if you seriously want to pursue motorcycling. You'll be surprised how many folks stop riding after the class, as they find that they're simply scared of traffic, speed, air rushing around them, etc. I cringe any time I see a newbie on a 180-mph sportbike or a 800-lb Harley. On both instances, the salesperson should be shot. If you are looking at a dealer who is seriously recommending this to you, please let us know so I can personally go shove my size-14 boot up their a$$. You've also left out the other intangibles: insurance (if you decide to go with the 'Busa, please come back on here and let us all know how much your rate was as a 19-yr old newbie with no experience on a 180-mph bike), maintenance, equipment, etc. "Affordable" payments are just the beginning of the story, bud. Or, in young people's terms: "That bit** is crazy fast, yo." Not for you, and not for ANY newbie, ever. Please do not take any of this negatively, as the 'Busa is a beautiful design and is certainly destined to go into the history books as one of the most powerful bikes in existence. But it ain't for you... yet.

Well a dude with all of those lac's will hardily have time to ride a busa at 19 he will be to busy making up more story's about all that he has. If you want it buy it just stay away from real bikers. They know how to ride.

True story. Greensboro, NC two weeks ago. 20 year old guy looking to enjoy those warm NC days, buys a 250GT and hits the road. Literally. He rode two or three times and thought he had the hang of it. One day is drizzled a little bit and the ground was wet. He braked too hard and lost it. Bike damage, skin damage, and ego damage. That stupid SQUID kid is just out looking to show off and tear the streets up. That puts everybody in danger, makes the cops target us, and makes insurance rates for motorcycles high. that was on a 250. A Hyabusa is less forgiving.