CB400 Safe Ride?

[fabianau]

Hey guys is it true that the class 2A cb400 is safer as compared to 2B bikes? I was comparing between the handling, breaking system and tire size... Am taking 2A soon and not very sure is it a good choice to upgrade to 2A, for me I think safety would be placed in front of looks and speed. Thanks!

[greatmole]

in terms of safety its always the rider

[CSV]

finish 2a first.

 

and yeah, it's the rider not the bike.

 

just to let you know, S4 is one of the bikes with highest amount paid for insurance coverage. Theft and accident rate high.

[WanFazer]

If ur riding a bike now, n tinking dat u gonna take class 2 after completing ur 2A then my advise is dun upgrade 1st.. After get class 2, then get a big cc bike more worth it... Meantime save lots of $$, u gonna spoilt for choice once u get ur class 2

[wrexology]

My personal view, Cb400's rear brake = Cannot make it.

By the way for Class 2a not much choices to choose. Period.

[fabianau]

I riding kr currently, my friend advice me to upgrade to a 2A, he say its safer to ride a s4. Then he also told me kr also alot mantaience and servicing to be done might as well upgrade.

[slayer2cool]

my opinion is; to jump from 150 cc to 600 cc and above is a big leap in terms of power, handling and weight for bikes. i dont have a class 2 yet (in progress) but there are definitely handling differences for bigger bikes. so i think to get a class 2a bike first would be good as it enables you to be are more familiar with heavier/bigger bikes before going for the big guns. that is what i thought and that is what most of my friend said. 150cc to 1000cc for example might be too much for some rider to handle. might get yourself into trouble on spore roads.

[fabianau]

i have one friend who jump from tzm straight to cbr600 and he said he is not used to it too. So maybe it's true that 2A is machiam like a stepping stone to ride a class2. I not sure whether to choose super4, cbr or rvf leh...

[Jehuty]

Safe is in the hands of the rider, skill can be trained, you jump from 400cc to 1000 still a big leap in terms of power. Besides, modern superbikes come with traction control,selectable power modes, wheelie controle, electronic steering dampers and ABS etc, it being safer lies with you.

 

If you want to talk about bikes that are unsafe would be your 500cc 2 strokers, as heard from people who used to ride it, you have to do everything almost perfectly, gear shifts, throttle control, braking or it spits you onto the road.

[fabianau]

As in like u ride 400cc first then 1000cc better than sstraight from 150cc ma...

[ben1112]

I believe TS is asking about comparision between the machine. Nobody ask about rider safety.

 

So to ans the qn, I believe yes. With better brakes and wider tyres, it is indeed safer.

[WanFazer]

Wat we trying to tell TS is not to waste $$ duh... Aiyah if ur a rider, wat cc give u also u can ride so no excuse.. To get use to it, just ride more lah, consperm get use to it.. If scared then upgrade to 250 then 400 then 600 then 800 then 1000 then 1400 then 1800.. How ok like that ? ROTFLMAO !!!!

[Jehuty]

I believe TS is asking about comparision between the machine. Nobody ask about rider safety.

 

So to ans the qn, I believe yes. With better brakes and wider tyres, it is indeed safer.

 

Oh like that ah? Then the bike very unsafe, 2 wheels only, no airbags, no seatbelts, no metal cage. Seriously, don't ride.

[dcbomb88]

I believe TS is asking about comparision between the machine. Nobody ask about rider safety.

 

So to ans the qn, I believe yes. With better brakes and wider tyres, it is indeed safer.

best answer so far

[haoKR]

get 2a 1st dan say. haha

i aso heard ppl saying 2b dangerous bla bla bla,ask me upgrade

e.g most bike accident is 2b

 

anyway,before u buy a new bike,try out 1st ? lyk mayb ur frend riding.than test test or wad

[gkang]

Hey guys is it true that the class 2A cb400 is safer as compared to 2B bikes? I was comparing between the handling, breaking system and tire size... Am taking 2A soon and not very sure is it a good choice to upgrade to 2A, for me I think safety would be placed in front of looks and speed. Thanks!

 

I agree with the others that it is the rider that matters. But what I can say abt having a bigger bike is that it is more stable compared to 2b bikes due to the tyre size. U can travel at a higher speed w/o feeling like gonna 'fly away'.

 

Handling wise, u will not be used to a bigger cc bike when u upgrade. Need to take some time to get used to it. THis is where the rider matters.

 

Brake system....can't comment. By right a bigger cc bike shld be using a better brake system.

[x3dwinx]

ride helicoptor la no traffic jam , no road block , no TP to worried. 2 wheel forever not safe. even you are safe rider. there is fierce drive too.

[slayer2cool]

i have one friend who jump from tzm straight to cbr600 and he said he is not used to it too. So maybe it's true that 2A is machiam like a stepping stone to ride a class2. I not sure whether to choose super4, cbr or rvf leh...

super 4. Easier to get parts. Rvf and cbr abit more troublesome

[fabianau]

I believe TS is asking about comparision between the machine. Nobody ask about rider safety.

 

So to ans the qn, I believe yes. With better brakes and wider tyres, it is indeed safer.

hey thanks bro! i also believe with better braking system especially those with abs and wider tires, its safer... =)

[fabianau]

everyone got their own point la. rider is important bike also.

[Fried Rice]

I believe TS is asking about comparision between the machine. Nobody ask about rider safety.

 

So to ans the qn, I believe yes. With better brakes and wider tyres, it is indeed safer.

 

yea i agree

 

TS is just asking about machine safety but then people choose to go into subjective factors like rider safety la.. etc etc.

 

anyway a cb 400 is definitely safer than a class 2b bike as it has wider tires, better brakes and more power to get out of certain situations on the road sometimes.

[WanFazer]

Tw 200 oso wide tires wat ? Much wider than s4 tires so lagi safe lolz...

[Fried Rice]

TS is riding krr not tw 200 wor :

[ben1112]

If you think about it critically, there must be a good reason why motorcycle makers come out with ABS, combined brake system and consumers pay a Premium for it. Why ABS models are more expensive? Because it makes the ride slightly safer, in the event that the 10% makes all the difference.

[heskeydal]

is how u ride... not wat ur ride.... but anyway.... some more told me... as long as u are on the road.. it nv safe including u taking a cab or bus...