to be honest, i find this site very well in terms of discouraging new riders to stay away from 600+SS's .... this site helped me a lot in deciding what first bike to get.

I wanted to get the 03 CBR600RR as my 1st bike but then i came to my senses after readin all the other noob posts who get flamed for wanting to get a SS for their 1st bike. Hence i got the "wimpy" sv6fiddy but i am loving it and learning a lot from ppl i ride w/ on this forum (who encourage proper/safe riding methods).

the 401 is a tragedy which could have been avoided. It all comes down to the individual. Warn them or not, they will exercise whats on their mind - weather its for "coolness", speed, etc...