My Husband Thinks My Motorbike Is Too Powerful?

I'm currently having training for my direct access. I will be sitting my theory next month then I'm going straight in for my Mod 1:D
I have been riding motorbikes for 4 years (I've done my CBT twice) I taught my husband how to ride a geared bike after my first CBT. He then went in for his direct access but I haven't had time up until now, so he has spent many more hours on a bike than I have. So today we went out and bought me a bike for when I pass. I chose a Honda VTR 1000cc firestorm. I'm very happy and excited to ride this bike ( I had a little go on it) He is now saying that he thinks he has made a mistake letting me buy this bike as he thinks its too powerful for me and I won't be able to handle it. I know its a powerful bike and going from a 125cc to a 1000cc is a big jump but I'm a very careful rider. Is this fair that he doesn't want me to have it when a pass? He is now saying that he wants to get me a smaller 600cc?

I'm currently having training for my direct access. I will be sitting my theory next month then I'm going straight in for my Mod 1:D
I have been riding motorbikes for 4 years (I've done my CBT twice) I taught my husband how to ride a geared bike after my first CBT. He then went in for his direct access but I haven't had time up until now, so he has spent many more hours on a bike than I have. So today we went out and bought me a bike for when I pass. I chose a Honda VTR 1000cc firestorm. I'm very happy and excited to ride this bike ( I had a little go on it) He is now saying that he thinks he has made a mistake letting me buy this bike as he thinks its too powerful for me and I won't be able to handle it. I know its a powerful bike and going from a 125cc to a 1000cc is a big jump but I'm a very careful rider. Is this fair that he doesn't want me to have it when a pass? He is now saying that he wants to get me a smaller 600cc? Your husband is not a professional motorcycle instructor?

You will be doing the Direct Access for a full A licence on a bike of at least 53.6 bhp.
Your VTR is 97 bhp.

My opinion is that if you can handle the Module 1, with acceleration, swerve and braking manoeuvres in the confined space of the off road test area, then you have the throttle sense to deal with a bigger capacity bike.

It is all about your throttle sense and just because there's 97bhp to play with does not mean you will be using it irresponsibly.
Is you husband suggesting you are irresponsible?
I would suggest he is being over protective and belittling your abilities.

For once I'm disagreeing with Chris on here but think it is perfectly do-able provided you exercise restraint until you are familiar with the bike.

Ask your professional instructors opinion. BIG jump that IMHO is too big.
Even a 600cc bike may not be the correct one as newer riders on a in-line 4 cylinder bike is not that wise. You might be better off looking at a V-twin 650 in a sporty standard style. A 600cc isn't going to be significantly less powerful (think maybe 30 hp) than that thing, so if it makes him feel better…

Just don't mention your dreams of racing here

http://www.iomtt.com/ The VTR is an easy bike to ride. Tell your husband to stick to making the sandwiches Personally I think he's correct. It's a huge jump. You sound very sensible but on a litre bike if you open it up a bit fast on a bend in the rain or on a diesel spill you'll be off like a shot. I'd suggest you get something intermediate for a while and the outstanding first bigger bike is the SV650. Flattering and fun. Capable and unlikely to bite you. You'll know the stats on new bike riders and deaths. Don't be one. Take it steady. I think you would look back on it as a good decision when you do get a litre bike.

BIG jump that IMHO is too big.
Even a 600cc bike may not be the correct one as newer riders on a in-line 4 cylinder bike is not that wise. You might be better off looking at a V-twin 650 in a sporty standard style.

A 600cc isn't going to be significantly less powerful (think maybe 30 hp) than that thing, so if it makes him feel better…

Just don't mention your dreams of racing here

http://www.iomtt.com/

The VTR is an easy bike to ride. Tell your husband to stick to making the sandwiches

Personally I think he's correct. It's a huge jump. You sound very sensible but on a litre bike if you open it up a bit fast on a bend in the rain or on a diesel spill you'll be off like a shot. I'd suggest you get something intermediate for a while and the outstanding first bigger bike is the SV650. Flattering and fun. Capable and unlikely to bite you. You'll know the stats on new bike riders and deaths. Don't be one. Take it steady. I think you would look back on it as a good decision when you do get a litre bike.