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I'm begining to think I saw the chart somewhere else.

I had to put my first bike purchase on hold for a while, but about ready to start shopping...again. For the life of me, I can't seem to find the chart that listed bikes considered good for a beginner. If someone could show the way, I would appreciate it. If I dreamed it up and it doesn't exist ...

I thought the purpose of owning a motorcycle was to not sit in traffic.

Appreciate the insight. For whatever reason, i like the look without the radiator.

I'm hoping to take the saftey course this year and purchase my first bike. I really like cruisers and have been looking at VSTARs and Shadows. Can anyone explain why Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki went to water cooled for their bikes while Yamaha remained air cooled? When I look at a water cooled bike ...