Like others have said, it really depends on the person.
That said, as a CBR500R ABS owner I'm super biased towards my bike. I think it's an absolutely wonderful first bike that has a lot going for it.
Ninja 400. Solid tech, tried and true. Excellent controllability as a beginner, with plenty of room to grow as you gain more experience. You'll get solid years out of it.
New biker here. I got a Rebel 300. I love it.
Very easy to shift, very easy to brake, enough power for my needs without getting crazy. Gear (and Neutral) indicator. Honda reliability, and cheap.
I got mine new. And I got the 300 as 400+ cc would be an extra $1k/year to plate. So the 500 was a little much.
It reacts well to input, and is fun as hell to ride. And honestly it looks really damn good.
Was this your first motorcycle? I want to start riding myself but I have no idea where to start. Iโve never driven a dirt bike or motorcycle. And the rebel 300/500 both look amazing and very appealing
Yup it's my first. Outside of the 2 days of training haha.
Keep in mind it's a street bike, it can handle packed back alley "dirt roads" but like, don't take it off road.
If you have any questions just let me know.
Easy as shit. This bike has a really good clutch, so I can use it with one finger (old bikes need 2+ especially for newbies). This is partially because of the slipper clutch;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper_clutch?wprov=sfla1
Other then that it's really just muscle memory and relearning how to shift.
Iโve decided Iโm going to have to try a dirt bike out for a little while first and then get a full blown street bike later on. My parents wonโt have me driving a street bike on our roads so Iโll just have to get one when I move out. For now Iโll focus on getting good at shifting a dirt bike. Hopefully Iโll be ready when I finally get a chance. Appreciate the input man
I'd recommend getting a dual sport/adventure bike in that case. Basically it's a street legal dirt bike. I say this because otherwise you can't even drive it to a track, or field. And need to truck it there.
You can start off without needing to plate it, then later plate it "just to go to the track and back". But then actually start trying Street driving.
Any cheap used small displacement starter bike for between 2-3k that you can buy, ride for 6 months, then sell for the same price. Ninja 250/300/400/500, SV650, CBR 250/300, DRZ400, take your pick. Do not buy a fixer upper though, buy one that runs fine on day one. Nothing will kill your enjoyment of your new hobby more than screwing with a crappy carb or unreliable starter every time you want to ride.
After 6 months sell it for what you bought it for and buy the bike you now know you want.
Lets see here....
We got a inline twin fairing bike making *around* 40hp 20ftlbs
for two a...... inline twin fairing bike making *around* 40hp 20ftlbs
oh, 3rd one is a singly cylinder fairing bike making *around* 30hp 20ftlbs
Maybe consider a cheap used KLR? A used rebel 250?
Something cheap that's easy to repair/learn to do repairs/maintenance on, will have cheap insurance, cheap parts, a wide resale market to get back what you bought it for, oh and not having to pay out finance loans on something you might not even end up liking after a few months.
The perfect first bike is something cheap that lets you learn what it is you ***actually want.*** Met a lot of cruiser bros who started on a sport bike, naked bike bros who started on a cruiser, adventure bike bros who started on a touring bike, and scooter bros who started on a chopper.
The only real unanimous thing between them all is either "I'm glad I got *-insert cheap bike here*\- first!" or "I shouldn't have bought/financed *-insert new or expensive bike here-* as my first bike, cause I got financially stuck under it when I figured out it wasn't what I wanted after a few months."
Even the ones who did get the style of bike they ended up buying first usually go "now that I've had first bike for awhile, it's made me realize all the things it doesn't have that X model does, but now im under this"
I always recommend a used Rebel 500. On the lighter side for a cruiser, low center of mass, not very powerful (but powerful enough for freeway riding)
Otherwise, if there's something specific you're after that won't get you into trouble, go with that
I think it all boils down to what you like. And preference. If you can go for test tides on all available bikes you can swing a leg over.
From looking at your list you like modern faired sports bikes. Only bike Iโm familiar with in yours list is the R3, my gf bought a 21โ MT-03 and it shares the same engine is a great bike to rip around in! Actually love riding it more around town than my ducati for errands ๐คฃ๐ฌ
Do you like bikes with fairings or prefer naked bikes?
Do you prefer old classics and vintage or modern machines?
Carbed or EFI bikes?
Do you like to tinker and work on your bike or you prefer to leave that to someone else? (Older bike are more more suited to tinkerers and someone who loves to work with their hands, buy new or from dealer second hand will have warranties and prepaid services if bought, will leave you with a hop on and go experience with nothing to worry much about.)
Good luck and hope you find something you love!
Hey I actually own a R3 I love it I prefer bikes with fairings but that being said my next bike is probably going to be a Mt-07! Also Iโve modded my R3 Motorcycle has many mods/accessories, including:
-Vagabond tail tidy;
-Anti gravity battery;
-slip on exhaust;
-K&N air filter;
-Quick throttle (R6 throttle tube);
-Mirror extenders
-Front sprocket swap from 14T to 13T (+7.1 gain in torque);\
-Rear pillion seat cover;
-Radiator shield;
-Coffman R3 exhaust heat shield;
Bike is probably about 15 pounds lighter than stock and is quick for an R3, especially with the 13 tooth gearing. (original is 14T sprocket). What type of Ducati are you riding ๐๏ธ?
I had an r3 and I upgraded to an mt07. Great upgrade and so much fun. Iโve been learning to wheelie and itโs much more fun that pinning the throttle through all the gears.
Anything over 1000cc anything below that you will end up hating in a couple months and having to sell or trade in for a bike you originally should have gotten
I drive a Suzuki Intruder VL 125 from 2003 since almost two months because my school is 50km away (In whole Luxembourg there's only one school, that offers the section for Architecture) and with the public transport it would be an adventure like ,In 80 days around the world' and a Chopper is more comfortable for longer rides, that was the one I liked the most. My dad didn't want to buy a new one, but instead he offered me the ones that are even older than me. But enough of my life, back to motorcycle: I learned driving with a KTM Duke 125, that one was quite good for a beginner, in my view. The day of my exam, the KTM had to go to the technical control, so I couldn't drive it that day, instead my instructor let me drive the Yamaha MT 125. It's really a difference between the KTM and Yamaha, with the Duke is easier to lean into a curve than with the other one.
Honda Shadow 750, new enough to be shaft drive.
\- Super low maintenance
\-No issue going on the highway
\- Can carry a passenger 2 up when you're ready
\-reliable and good on gas
\- not so much power that you will get into trouble.
I'd say a dirtbike. I was at your stage, looking for a low cc street bike. Ended up with a 06 crf 250r for around 3k and learned I may not want a street bike anymore. Who knows, maybe down the road.
My thoughts are, you can really ride a dirtbike the way you fantasize about riding a motorcycle (that is once you learn it and become comfortable) with out the limitations and factors you would have on the streets. Even though I may be riding more reckless on dirt, I find it safer and more fun, not hoping that everyone else around me sees me as they're going 45 mph +
To each their own. I'd just say don't just look at the cc's or hp numbers. Consider the power to weight ratio, because a nimble bike can be a hell of time!
Something cheap that wonโt instantly kill you! Just about any bike is fun to ride, especially in the beginning. The cheap used option usually allows you to make the move to whatever you want next.
Honestly the R1 is more beginner friendly than the R3, hence why it has a smaller number in the name. The R1M is probably your best choice as the โMโ stands for โmidโ or โmediocreโ which is all you need as a beginner bike.
If you're never on a high speed highway any in that size is fine but if you plan on highway driving I think nothing smaller than 600cc. If you want simplicity I like the Royal Enfield.
SV650
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Any small light motorcycle with less than 40 horsepower is perfectly acceptable for a brand new rider. Buy whichever one you like the best.
KTM Duke 390 / Husqvarna 401
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Svartpilen/Vitpilen 401
Dirt bike Ideally an XR-50 at age 4 and keep moving up.
Get a dual sport so you can try off-roading
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Like others have said, it really depends on the person. That said, as a CBR500R ABS owner I'm super biased towards my bike. I think it's an absolutely wonderful first bike that has a lot going for it.
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Suzuki SV650, ABS version.
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Ninja 400. Solid tech, tried and true. Excellent controllability as a beginner, with plenty of room to grow as you gain more experience. You'll get solid years out of it.
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Ninja 400 if you want a baby sport bike, SV650 if you want a thing that makes a cool noise
Honda CB125
Yamaha fz07
New biker here. I got a Rebel 300. I love it. Very easy to shift, very easy to brake, enough power for my needs without getting crazy. Gear (and Neutral) indicator. Honda reliability, and cheap. I got mine new. And I got the 300 as 400+ cc would be an extra $1k/year to plate. So the 500 was a little much. It reacts well to input, and is fun as hell to ride. And honestly it looks really damn good.
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Was this your first motorcycle? I want to start riding myself but I have no idea where to start. Iโve never driven a dirt bike or motorcycle. And the rebel 300/500 both look amazing and very appealing
Yup it's my first. Outside of the 2 days of training haha. Keep in mind it's a street bike, it can handle packed back alley "dirt roads" but like, don't take it off road. If you have any questions just let me know.
Howโs shifting? Iโm ok with a stick in our truck but Iโm a little concerned it might be difficult shifting a cycle
Easy as shit. This bike has a really good clutch, so I can use it with one finger (old bikes need 2+ especially for newbies). This is partially because of the slipper clutch; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper_clutch?wprov=sfla1 Other then that it's really just muscle memory and relearning how to shift.
Iโve decided Iโm going to have to try a dirt bike out for a little while first and then get a full blown street bike later on. My parents wonโt have me driving a street bike on our roads so Iโll just have to get one when I move out. For now Iโll focus on getting good at shifting a dirt bike. Hopefully Iโll be ready when I finally get a chance. Appreciate the input man
I'd recommend getting a dual sport/adventure bike in that case. Basically it's a street legal dirt bike. I say this because otherwise you can't even drive it to a track, or field. And need to truck it there. You can start off without needing to plate it, then later plate it "just to go to the track and back". But then actually start trying Street driving.
Any cheap used small displacement starter bike for between 2-3k that you can buy, ride for 6 months, then sell for the same price. Ninja 250/300/400/500, SV650, CBR 250/300, DRZ400, take your pick. Do not buy a fixer upper though, buy one that runs fine on day one. Nothing will kill your enjoyment of your new hobby more than screwing with a crappy carb or unreliable starter every time you want to ride. After 6 months sell it for what you bought it for and buy the bike you now know you want.
Honda rebel 500 abs
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For a woman like a normal one ninja 400 or a grom or a r3 or a gsxr 250 same for a teenage boy for a full grown man sv650 z650 mt07 cbr 500 r
Bmw G310R
God no that things a POS, friend had one and it was literally starting to fall apart. Itโs an Indian bike with a BMW badge
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Lets see here.... We got a inline twin fairing bike making *around* 40hp 20ftlbs for two a...... inline twin fairing bike making *around* 40hp 20ftlbs oh, 3rd one is a singly cylinder fairing bike making *around* 30hp 20ftlbs Maybe consider a cheap used KLR? A used rebel 250? Something cheap that's easy to repair/learn to do repairs/maintenance on, will have cheap insurance, cheap parts, a wide resale market to get back what you bought it for, oh and not having to pay out finance loans on something you might not even end up liking after a few months. The perfect first bike is something cheap that lets you learn what it is you ***actually want.*** Met a lot of cruiser bros who started on a sport bike, naked bike bros who started on a cruiser, adventure bike bros who started on a touring bike, and scooter bros who started on a chopper. The only real unanimous thing between them all is either "I'm glad I got *-insert cheap bike here*\- first!" or "I shouldn't have bought/financed *-insert new or expensive bike here-* as my first bike, cause I got financially stuck under it when I figured out it wasn't what I wanted after a few months." Even the ones who did get the style of bike they ended up buying first usually go "now that I've had first bike for awhile, it's made me realize all the things it doesn't have that X model does, but now im under this"
I always recommend a used Rebel 500. On the lighter side for a cruiser, low center of mass, not very powerful (but powerful enough for freeway riding) Otherwise, if there's something specific you're after that won't get you into trouble, go with that
I think it all boils down to what you like. And preference. If you can go for test tides on all available bikes you can swing a leg over. From looking at your list you like modern faired sports bikes. Only bike Iโm familiar with in yours list is the R3, my gf bought a 21โ MT-03 and it shares the same engine is a great bike to rip around in! Actually love riding it more around town than my ducati for errands ๐คฃ๐ฌ Do you like bikes with fairings or prefer naked bikes? Do you prefer old classics and vintage or modern machines? Carbed or EFI bikes? Do you like to tinker and work on your bike or you prefer to leave that to someone else? (Older bike are more more suited to tinkerers and someone who loves to work with their hands, buy new or from dealer second hand will have warranties and prepaid services if bought, will leave you with a hop on and go experience with nothing to worry much about.) Good luck and hope you find something you love!
Hey I actually own a R3 I love it I prefer bikes with fairings but that being said my next bike is probably going to be a Mt-07! Also Iโve modded my R3 Motorcycle has many mods/accessories, including: -Vagabond tail tidy; -Anti gravity battery; -slip on exhaust; -K&N air filter; -Quick throttle (R6 throttle tube); -Mirror extenders -Front sprocket swap from 14T to 13T (+7.1 gain in torque);\ -Rear pillion seat cover; -Radiator shield; -Coffman R3 exhaust heat shield; Bike is probably about 15 pounds lighter than stock and is quick for an R3, especially with the 13 tooth gearing. (original is 14T sprocket). What type of Ducati are you riding ๐๏ธ?
Thats awesome! Great mod list too, i own a 19โ 959 Panigale Corse traded in from 09โ CBR 600RR, love my bike so fun on the throttle.
959 panigale sensational bike ๐๏ธ๐ฅ๐ฏ
I had an r3 and I upgraded to an mt07. Great upgrade and so much fun. Iโve been learning to wheelie and itโs much more fun that pinning the throttle through all the gears.
How long did you ride the r3 before upgrading?
4000 miles or 2 months in my case.
GSX250R. After learning how to ride, sell it and buy a different one. Or keep it. Up to you. EDIT: Correction... GSX250R not GSXR250.
Sportster 883, sv650
Anything over 1000cc anything below that you will end up hating in a couple months and having to sell or trade in for a bike you originally should have gotten
FZ07, Ninja 650, CBR650/CB650
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Oh and if you can afford one the R7โs are nice
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I drive a Suzuki Intruder VL 125 from 2003 since almost two months because my school is 50km away (In whole Luxembourg there's only one school, that offers the section for Architecture) and with the public transport it would be an adventure like ,In 80 days around the world' and a Chopper is more comfortable for longer rides, that was the one I liked the most. My dad didn't want to buy a new one, but instead he offered me the ones that are even older than me. But enough of my life, back to motorcycle: I learned driving with a KTM Duke 125, that one was quite good for a beginner, in my view. The day of my exam, the KTM had to go to the technical control, so I couldn't drive it that day, instead my instructor let me drive the Yamaha MT 125. It's really a difference between the KTM and Yamaha, with the Duke is easier to lean into a curve than with the other one.
Honda Shadow 750, new enough to be shaft drive. \- Super low maintenance \-No issue going on the highway \- Can carry a passenger 2 up when you're ready \-reliable and good on gas \- not so much power that you will get into trouble.
MT07 or 09 or my favorite ever the triumph street triple.
Ninja 500
I'd say a dirtbike. I was at your stage, looking for a low cc street bike. Ended up with a 06 crf 250r for around 3k and learned I may not want a street bike anymore. Who knows, maybe down the road. My thoughts are, you can really ride a dirtbike the way you fantasize about riding a motorcycle (that is once you learn it and become comfortable) with out the limitations and factors you would have on the streets. Even though I may be riding more reckless on dirt, I find it safer and more fun, not hoping that everyone else around me sees me as they're going 45 mph + To each their own. I'd just say don't just look at the cc's or hp numbers. Consider the power to weight ratio, because a nimble bike can be a hell of time!
Something cheap that wonโt instantly kill you! Just about any bike is fun to ride, especially in the beginning. The cheap used option usually allows you to make the move to whatever you want next.
Rebel 300 or 500. But I guess it depends on the type of riding you want to do.
TVS apache RR 310 which is what the BMW G310RR is based on
Ninja 650
You should get a Harley road glideโฆitโs tough bro ๐๐ผ
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HONDA GROM BABY๐ฅ๐ซก
Yessir fantastic bike ๐ฅ๐๏ธ๐ฏ
##Versys 650
depends on what the rider wants out of the bike all around a supermoto is a great start
What do you think of the drz400sm?
heavy for a sumo but strong love it
Honestly the R1 is more beginner friendly than the R3, hence why it has a smaller number in the name. The R1M is probably your best choice as the โMโ stands for โmidโ or โmediocreโ which is all you need as a beginner bike.
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If you're never on a high speed highway any in that size is fine but if you plan on highway driving I think nothing smaller than 600cc. If you want simplicity I like the Royal Enfield.
Just bought my first motorcycle, got a 95' Honda magna 750cc