My Instructor Recommended Me A First Bike...

[Sailormoto]

It's down to what you want the bike for really. If you need to get plenty of stuff around, then maybe an adventure or tourer is better, if it's weekend riding, then a sports bike will be fine.

As mentioned, size is down to how much you respect the bike and your brain-wrist connection.

Go to a used independent dealer and have a look round the range of bikes, see if there's a style you like. Street Triple has plenty going for it, but may be more comfortable than a similar powered 600 sports bike.

Main thing is, enjoy the rides when you do get it

That was one thing I told the instructor. This is going to be purely for riding enjoyment. No commute, no major long journeys, probably track days so sports bike just seems the best fit.

 

[Lurch]

Makes sense then. Do compare the sports to bikes like the Street Triple and the Yammy MT09 as they're supposed to be great fun to ride and if you end up on all day rides (like me) you may prefer it. I want a sports bike, and for my first one when I have some more spare cash, I'll get a late 90s bike for about a grand to see what I think as I will be able to sell it for minimal loss if I don't like it.

 

[SwissMotard]

Another point worth mentioning is IL4's seem to be actually rather beginner friendly... until you hit the top end.

 

[kryptos]

My first bike was a ninja 636 it's a great bike. Any of the 600cc sport bikes are nice just find the one the feels the most comfortable.

 

[Sailormoto]

My first bike was a ninja 636 it's a great bike. Any of the 600cc sport bikes are nice just find the one the feels the most comfortable.

Yeh I'm definitely going for a 600cc sport now. At the minute other bikes just don't make me smile like they do and I'll just be less happy if I get something I don't want. Just got to find the perfect one now so it's shopping time.

 

[TheDutchTexan]

Sit down and ask yourself this question, and answer is honestly:

Can I keep my wrist from twisting? If the answer is yes you may buy any bike you want. If the answer is no get something that you can wind up without doing a power-wheelie at 60.

 

[Lurch]

Like this?

But if you're talented you can do this!

 

[Abomin81on]

My first big bike was a 600 super sport bud, they're not a problem for relatively new riders. It's the person that makes stupid decisions, it doesn't matter what bike you're riding.

 

[Rusty]

My first bike was an XJ600 with bald tires, jacked up carbs and crap brakes, I fix it all up and it ripped it was a bit heavy but after 3 months i flipped it and then got my VFR, as long as you aren't an idiot 600's are fine.

 

[thunderous71]

When I got back into biking I started out on a 650, looking back I wish I had opted for a bigger bike z1000 maybe (not a sports bike) so if YOU think your OK with it you should be. Its the rider that makes the difference not the bike.

But remember riding a bike is easy, roadcraft takes a few years.

 

[THvlogs]

I personally don't think it matters what size the bike is so the "what is a good first bike?" is pointless. It's all about the person and their skill level and responsibility. Sure a 250cc is great for learners because they are not as powerful or torquey so if you make a mistake they don't buck you but that doesn't mean a bigger bike can't be learned on as well. To me what is important is making sure you as the learner are comfortable and feel like you are in control. Don't worry about what others think just worry about what works for you.

 

[ToastRider]

Beware the whiskey throttle, and get a bike that won't trash your wallet and your heart if you drop it. First bikes are just that, first bikes. Meaning there will probably be a second and a third, after you become more knowledgeable and confident.

 

[CountM]

Personally I think you should get want you feel is right for you, your the one with the throttle in your hand just take it easy and don't worry about what the internet says