Imagine first learning to drive not in an old beater car, but a brand new Lamborghini! The idea of that might sound pretty cool, but for anyone that has driven a high performance car you know that everything about it means business. It accelerates blisteringly fast, it brakes are so powerful they can lock up even WITH anti-lock brakes. Definitely not a forgiving first car. I was very happy to learn in that 10 year old car, it made things much easier for me.
Most people are attracted to motorcycle riding not only because of the image it portrays, but also because of how the bike looks. Most modern motorcycles are beautifully engineered and beautiful to behold. Now THAT is a beautiful bike. Much like the North African spider monkey , that motorcycle is both beautiful, and deadly in the wrong hands anyway.
Generally these riders progress much slower than someone who starts off on a smaller machine like the Kawasaki Ninja On a cc motorcycle which we highly recommend. The Suzuki GW is a naked standard motorcycle that is capable of handling everything you need as a new rider.
The GW has enough power to cruise at highway speeds or navigate the suburban jungle effortlessly. A small windscreen will direct the incoming air around you and keep you energized on every ride. One great thing about the GW is a lower seat height that most riders will enjoy.
With a lower seat height of It also features adjustable brake levers for more rider comfort. With the extra supple suspension and customizable features to each rider, the GE has enough power and low weight that will make it a great first motorcycle for a new rider. The SM stands for Super Moto. Super Motos are designed to handle a mix of every type of riding with a supple suspension that is able to soak up the bumps and jumps of urban riding with tires capable of highway speeds.
It features all the lighting and protection of a normal motorcycle but has some extra suspension to go anywhere and do anything. The Super Moto has a taller seat height sitting at 35 inches to accommodate the suspension travel. Why it makes a good beginner motorcycle is that is a great option for urban settings that see a lot of street miles without the need for a fairing to block the wind at highway speeds.
There you have it: 14 good beginner motorcycles to consider. You can see how many are out there in various types, options, and configurations. Just picking one type or one brand offers you more than you probably thought was out there. Give each a quick review, head to your local dealer, and start sitting on a few motorcycles.
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Harley Davidson Street Kawasaki Z Pro SE. Harley Davidson Superlow. Honda Grom. KTM RC Kawasaki Yamaha V Star Raven. Yamaha SR Suzuki GSXR. Suzuki GW Related Posts. Motorcycle Guides Nov 09, There are a couple things you have to be honest with yourself about, to be able to make it through the learning curve without going strait off a corner, pun intended, haha.
If you can respect the fact that just about any can out perform most supercars that cost 10 or 20 times as much, and keep that in mind when you are twisting the throttle, you will likely be ok. The problem with new riders starting on 's or lager get into is the fact that the bikes will accelerate so fast and run along at km an hour on a back road but it will feel like 70km.
This is faster than the skill level for most new riders to handle. So what happens is a new rider gives that bike a big twist of throttle and comes up to a corner and they "think" they are going too fast to make the corner and they end up driving strait off without even trying to turn. Or they do try to turn, but from the lack of experience, they over do the force required for the turn and they loose the front end.
Another scenario is that they come out of a corner without applying smooth quick power and spin up the back and go for a ride over the bars.
Can you respect the power and resist the temptation to rider over your skill level? Can you confidently say you are not intimidated by the power and handling?
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