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Hello friends,

So for the past few months I have been thinking over buying a bike and getting into this lifestyle, I am planning on taking some classes to learn to ride better and after that buying a used bike as a first approach. I have several options at hand and would like to know which to choose based on your expertise, any comments are very well appreciated!

1. Yamaha Xvs950 Bolt 2015
2. Harley Davison Sposter 1200 2014.
3. Honda Shadow Vt750 2009
4. Harley-davidson Iron 883 2013.
5. Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 T Custom 2014
6. Harley DYNA LOW RIDER 2003
7. Kawasaki VULCAN CLASSIC 900 2015

My wife just started riding and bought a Honda CB300F before even getting her license. In my opinion it's the perfect ride for her and we've already made modifications to make it even more perfect. I do a full breakdown of the bike here:



Here is her first training session on the bike:



Please comment if you have questions. Thanks for reading

The CB300 is one of the ones I'm looking at. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find much on the used market, and I really am hesitant to pay new-bike price for one, since everything I've read says you should buy a used first-bike. But it certainly looks like a nice bike. Spokes, glad to hear your wife was able to reach the ground. I haven't sat on a CB300 yet, and I'm not a great deal taller than she is, so based on her experience, that shouldn't be an issue.

John
Naples, FL

I would choose Dyna. It is easy to ride.

If you want over speed and best sport's bike then go for Yamaha while for comfortable and smooth comfy rides pick up Harley Davidson Cruiser.

Look for listed stand-over heights for specific bikes and compare that number to the child's inseam. The inseam should be higher than the stand-over height so the child isn't resting on the top tube. (For example, if the child's inseam is 18,” they'll want a bike no bigger than a 17” stand-over height.)

I would keep the CC's on the lower side to begin with. Even slow bikes can be pretty fast off the line compared to a lot of cars. Take a look at the Honda Rebel 250 or 500. They are very reliable, easy to ride and easy to resell once to want to get your next bike.

A bike with good stability will have a longer wheel base, wider handlebars, and a low standover height so you can more easily put your foot down to steady yourself. Relaxed positioning: You want to be comfortable on your bike—the more happy and relaxed you are, the more you'll ride.