Benefits of the Basic Rider's Course:
In addition to receiving expert riding instruction in a controlled, safe location, the Basic Rider's Course has several benefits:
* The rider leaves with improved skills and becomes a more defensive and observant rider.
* The BR course, in most states, will save you a portion of your motorcycle-endorsement test.
* Many insurance companies will discount, about 10% on motorcycle premiums every year, to students who have successfully completed a BR course.
* Some motorcycle distributors and brand-sponsored clubs will even reimburse all or part of your Basic Rider course tuition
My husband's Basic Rider class was a very diverse group of people, including: a doctor (Phd.); the twenty-something guys; the older retirees; and two thirty-something women. One woman, the mother of two kids, was getting her license and training so she could ride along side her husband. She is an inspiration, but not enough to get me to take the course, yet.
Popping wheelies, hitting 200mph, and going from 0 to 60 in three seconds are all things that will get you killed in a hurry. Fortunately, the Ninja 250R will not allow you to do any of those things. In fact, this little Kawasaki is limited in its velocity-related capabilities for good reason. Twist the throttle too hard and the rider won't find themselves eating an asphalt sandwich; apply a bit too much gas during a turn and the rider won't find themselves performing an aerial 360. This bike, by virtue of what it was designed to do, forgives you when you make small mistakes.
And, for a new rider (or a rider who doesn't want to deal with twitchy power bands), those are the very qualities you want in a bike. Smooth, linear acceleration (0 to 60 in just under 5 seconds is still very fast), with the ability to forgive you when you do it wrong. If only all relationships were so understanding.
