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I'm looking for my first bike. I like the V-Star 1100, it fits well... I also like the C-50, nice fit as well. My question is , for starting out as a rookie biker, which one is preferred ..... any wisdom on this would be greatly appreciated....

my best bud got a c50 for his first bike and it's been great for him. he even rides 2-up with no issues at all.

you probably shouldn't go with anything larger than that (power and/or weight) for a first bike.

you'll learn quicker on something smaller and more forgiving.

i started with a honda shadow ACE 750 and it was a great first bike, although sometimes i wish i started on something smaller like a buell blast and worked my way up...

smaller, less powerful bikes help you build confidence and become a better rider quicker.

also, if you're thinking about a later model vstar, do some research because some of them required expensive valve adjustment and were a pain to change the oil.

Forgot about the valve adjustment. Basically every 6000kms, the valves need adjusting. If you're mechanically inclined in the least, get a book and do it yourself.