Something that if you get out of hand, its not going to get away from you. If you get too liberal (on purpose, or accident) on a new 600cc sportbike, you will be sliding down the street in about 1 second. The power bikes of today are putting out is absolutely amazing and I don't blame anyone for wanting to be part of the sensation, but be reasonable and take a year or two to ride on something more sensible. This isn't just to get down the skills of riding themselves, but to learn awareness and safety.

IMO, a bike rider needs to be 10 times more aware as a car driver. I was involved in a hit and run on my Ninja, and I know the person saw me. Now imagine, if they didn't see me. I may have got completely ran into, sideswipped or something along those lines.