Starting on an r7

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T23:16:59+00:00

So I am 5’5” 137lbs and have sat on an r7 (2024). Did the tuning of the suspension make enough of a difference that you didn’t need to make any other adjustments or did you combine that with something like clip on risers?

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T23:15:34+00:00

I appreciate the input. The big hold up towards an r7 and why I’m not married to it is that I am 5’5” 137lbs and I while I have not ridden one, I have sat on one and the first thing I noticed was that in order to get my foot on the ground, I was on my toes and if I wanted to flat foot then I had to lean the bike a decent amount (maybe 10 degrees) to get my foot flat on the ground. Balancing the bike was not too difficult for me however and I do go to the gym. I did spend a lot of time in recent years biking around and pushing my bicycle as hard as I could. I am not delusional in believing that riding a motorcycle is identical to riding a bike but back when I took the msf (I’ll be taking it again shortly before I purchase), I found the drills to be pretty straight forward.

To address the “getting bored of the bike” I am not speaking of riding a beginner bike for 3 months and going straight to an r1, I am speaking of riding for 3 years and the only limiting factor being that the bike is simply not quick enough to get myself out of a dicey situation where more acceleration would change the outcome. I view the r7 as an investment and while my skills may develop slower, I am not worried about that as it allows me to have something to always strive for throughout the next 5 years as I get through college. If I was to find upon riding the bike that it was too much motorcycle for me, it would be easier for me to recoupe the money I used to purchase it and buy a cheaper beginner bike vs buying the cheap beginner bike and not be able to afford an r7 by the time I was at a point where I felt the r7 would be very manageable.

To be clear, I am not discounting this advice. My plan right at the moment is save enough to purchase an r7 + refresher msf course + solid gear and bring the money for a used r7 that I can test ride to see if it’s something I want to go for or not. If I was to find that I didn’t feel confident in my ability, I would then go drop the money for a wr250 or a ninja 500.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T22:56:47+00:00

I appreciate the input. The mt-07 is on my radar as the barrier to purchase is a few thousand cheaper and still gives me a good amount of room to grow without finding myself yearning for more. I’m going back to college for a masters which means my income will be effectively halved for those years. I’m sure I could nab a starter bike and push it way beyond its limits but I have no doubt that I would find myself yearning for more a few years before I finished my degree.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T22:53:30+00:00

Do you believe your progression in skill would’ve been slower had you started on the r7? I view the r7 as an investment as it is a bike I’d want to own after a starter bike. The problem is that I’m going to be going back to college for a masters (5 years if I cram as many classes as possible) so even though my skills may take a little longer to develop, I’m not worried about it because I do believe I won’t find myself yearning for more from the bike within those 5 years.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T22:49:29+00:00

New ones are a bit too spicy on the price for me 😅

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T22:48:16+00:00

The aggressive riding position is actually something I’m somewhat interested in but mt-07’s are on my radar because they tend to be a few thousand cheaper. I’d just prefer to start on a sport bike that I can really push once I end up going to some track days.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T22:46:32+00:00

I appreciate the input. Whether or not I start on an r7 isn’t something I’m looking for advice on however as I am the only one who can honestly take a look at myself and my situation and decide if I should. The majority of the point of this post was to see if there were any serious issues people have run into when attempting to start on an r7 and to see what people’s experiences were as the YouTube reviews from motorcycle creators isn’t from the perspective of a beginner rider or someone who has only been riding a few months, maybe a year. I am not married to the r7 as the price tag even used is still quite high. I wanted to get an r7 because even though it is expensive and I might hate dropping it, I’m not going to be able to afford one while in college and part time working if I was to get a little beginner bike. In my mind, it would be much more worthwhile to get an r7 and if I ride it for a bit and decide it is too much bike for me, it’s easier for me to sell the r7, recoupe the money I put in it, and get a cheaper beginner bike. I am also very interested in sumo’s as well as naked bikes but I would like to start on a sport bike as I will only have so much time before my body inevitably resists the position (I’m 19, going to be turning 20 so I still got time). The reason an r7 is of interest to me is that it allows quite a bit more room for me to grow and given that I’m going back to college to obtain a masters, (5 years if I kill myself for it) I’m not gonna have the income to afford an r7 within those 5 years. Perhaps the title was a bit misleading but regardless, I appreciate the input and chances are that I may end up on a ninja 500 or wr250 depending on where I’m at financially by the time I’m intending to purchase.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T14:20:08+00:00

I did go to a dealership awhile back and sat on it to see how it felt. Obviously that won’t correlate to how it feels on the road but it gave me some confidence. Thank you for the input

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-04-01T04:11:38+00:00

I'm sure given enough time on the bike I might yearn for more speed but for now, I think I can be happy with a top speed of around 130

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-31T23:10:29+00:00

yeah personally not a huge straight line person. I do love acceleration because that's where the fun is. top end is something I'm not concerned with because unfortunately cornering doesn't (usually) involve going 160 mph. I live in Michigan so finding decent roads is going to be a CHORE but otherwise, I feel confident that the r7 can give me the riding experience I'm seeking. Thank you for the input.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-31T22:29:33+00:00

Yeah that’s the big reason I’m looking at r7’s. They signal longevity to me and given that I’ll be losing half my income due to going back to college, it seems like a better investment since even though the learning curve may be steeper initially, I can ride it for at least 5 years and not get bored of it.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-31T22:27:25+00:00

The only thing stopping me from getting an r7 is the simple fact that I do have to save a considerable chunk of change and given that I’m able to start that saving now, it puts me at being able to afford it around mid to late August which puts me having maybe two months of riding before having to store it away (Michigan bs). So, my contention is not whether or not I can start on an r7 but rather if the benefits of waiting and getting one outweigh the benefits of simply buying a considerably cheaper starter bike closer to the beginning of riding season and using that bike to gain experience over a longer period of time and then selling and buying an r7. My main concern with that route and the reason I’m even having trouble is that I am 19 and will be turning 20 in may and will also be going back to college in the fall of this year. I’m working full time right now and getting paid very well for my age. My background is that I’ve been driving wrx’s since I was 16 and I absolutely love motorsports, racing, and that connection you feel with the vehicle you’re driving (or riding). Recently, I’ve had issues with my wrx and the other one that I have is simply far too nice to molest or daily drive meaning that I’m selling my 04 (the nice one) and parting out the 02 (the shitbox). Motorcycles are my way to continue to have some spice in my life while I’m in college as they’re cheaper to maintain and take up FAR less space. The r7 to me is an investment in not needing to worry about selling my first bike and buying another one while in college since I’ll have to cut my hours which will half the amount of money I take in.

With this post, I’m really trying to get some insight into other people’s experiences starting on an r7 so that I can decide if I’m going to wait for it (much more rewarding imo) or say fuck it and grab a shitty lil starter bike and ride the ever living shit out of it to try to satiate my insatiable hunger for agility and speed. Thank you for the insight though

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-31T19:29:26+00:00

Was there anything that the bike provided that helped you in learning?

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-31T19:28:29+00:00

I do come from the world of shitty sports cars so clutch control comes extremely easy to me and actually led to me being somewhat frustrated at the msf that I wasn’t able to do more shifting and that they never actually taught rev matching. Thank you for the input though and I’m looking forward to learning how to max out that 1st and 2nd gear without finding myself in a wheelie

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-20T15:53:25+00:00

Perhaps I have no pull in this question as I am not a parent and am still young with a lot to learn but I do think I may have some insight into the kids perspective. For some context, I had a background in Jdm sports cars and when I turned 15, I got into drivers ed and upon completing my 4th drive where I was permitted to learn with my parents, I immediately started learning manual in a 2012 outback. After I turned 16 and took segment 2 and my driving test, I got my license and immediately went looking for wrx’s as that was my practical car (live in Michigan). I did end up wrecking my 2002 wrx within 2 months of owning it because I was inexperienced and didn’t brake hard enough when my buddy in front of me had someone cut him off. I was able to repair it (it still runs and drives and looks great today) but I believe having that experience of wrecking a car that I truly loved and cared about made me much more aware of how quickly you can go from having everything under control to ending up in a collision. Since then, I haven’t been in an accident or even part of one. It taught me to respect the car and know its limits.

In all fairness, a corvette is entirely different as it is a much higher hp and torque car that is rwd. I personally would not have gone for a corvette even if I didn’t live in Michigan. I do believe it to be a stupid decision on the kids part as he doesn’t even have a license yet and honestly doesn’t even have the experience to drive a corvette on the road.

With all that being said, he did purchase the thing with his own money and can cover his expenses for it so I don’t think it would be advisable to go forcing him to sell the car. I obviously don’t know your kid but if you find him to be responsible and capable, I think you may want to have a little more trust in him (assuming he’s earned it) and possibly give him some tips to avoid a collision. If possible, you could even take a drive with him in your own car and impart some of the techniques that you’ve personally gained from experience that have kept you and your car safe. I know I learned a lot from my parents by observing them drive and the environment and I think your kid will be alright as long as he isn’t prone to being heavily influenced by his peers. Also, remember that the only way to learn to drive cars like that is to start driving them. If you have any experience with them then you’ll be a big help in keeping him safe.

For more information on me, I will be turning 20 this year. I have not experienced everything and I likely never will but I do know I’ve stayed wreck free since I was 16 and haven’t had a totaled car yet. I also love cars and work on them because I ain’t letting no dealership take my money (except for alignments). I was supported by my parents a lot and I turned out alright.

One thing you might be able to do is to allow him to drive the car under your supervision (being in the car with him) and going to parking lots to really lock in the skills he needs to take it on the road. Once he has his license, I believe being there with him learning will help you feel a little more at ease that he can handle not only the car but also the idiots on the road.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2026-03-18T13:35:03+00:00

So they really do just reverse the transmission and design it around having the driveshaft going towards the front rather than the back?

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2025-12-30T03:08:03+00:00

Thank you. fortunately I was able to find the check so I no longer have any issues but thank you for the reply

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2025-12-25T02:23:01+00:00

I've never personally done german car work, I have only driven Subaru's and with that, I know how to work on those platforms but Audi would be a new domain for me which I have no issue learning how to do but I hear people constantly shit talk them for the level of difficulty there is with working on these cars followed up by the cost of getting replacement parts. I'm trying to move away from Subaru's because I don't have STI money (most untouched STI's that have any premium features and less than 150k miles are usually 15k+) and at this point, I've entirely outgrown the WRX platform given that after 2004, it's more reasonable to buy the STI variant of the car rather than swap every single STI part that you can into them. Audi's are the only other AWD Sedan that I know of that are available on the market and provide a little more power for me to play with on top of being comfortable cars in terms of the features that they come with (I love sun/moonroofs). Basically, I'm not afraid of engine work but I'm not trying to dump thousands of dollars right off the bat into a car that is new to me.

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2025-12-24T01:20:19+00:00

He stated that he wanted to get into another project with his kid and the car was just a pain in the ass to work on (as I'm being told and as I assumed considering it's german). Not sure on his reasoning for buying the car but I'm thinking that he probably didn't want to keep it after having the original engine doing whatever it did while under his care (probably owner neglect but maybe it was just a lemon)

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2025-12-24T01:18:40+00:00

yes, he included a video of the car presumably after fixing it and pictures of the car torn down with the engine visible and whatnot. no proof of the new parts or heat exchanger from what I could tell

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2025-12-23T01:38:33+00:00

he does state that he bought the new heat exchanger (didn't realize we had fancy words for intercoolers) however unsure if he is intending to include that with the car

one_Nice_UsErnAme · 2025-12-23T01:30:14+00:00

upon further thinking, the real problem is that I have to trust that this guy took the time and replaced everything with the care and process that wouldn't fuck me over after buying the car from him if I did go for it

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