So, I wanted to know your thoughts on this matter. I have a friend that's been riding for years. Started off on an R1 (I know, I know just keep the comments to yourself since he's wrecked it several times lol), and he just got the new Panigale 1198. He is a pretty good rider for all things considered. We have another friend that's been wanting to ride and my Ducati friend has talked him into getting a new BMW S1000RR as a first time bike.

I have pleaded with him and he says it's safer than a 600 with all the electronics. I told him it's about the rider, and he needs to learn to ride a bike, not rely on electronics. Let alone the S1000RR is up there with some of the fastest bikes.

Anybody have anything else I could tell him to sway him into a smaller bike? I don't really want to go to another friends funeral.

Looking to see what Aaron has to say since he has this bike.