Reply To: Finally getting around to learning how to ride
January 26, 2010 at 3:12 pm
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CBBaron
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First look at the Ninja 250r, Ninja 500r and GS500F. These have fairings like sport bikes, but they ride like a standard so make good bikes to learn on. These bikes also feel bigger than the 250 cruisers and so fit a big guy better.
I’m 6″2″ and found the 250 cruisers to feel very small. The 500-650 cruisers would probably fit better and are still pretty easy to handle for a first bike.
Also as a taller rider dual-sport and supermoto bikes are a good fit. These bikes have very upright riding positions, are very light and said to be easy to ride. Plus you can drop them with little or no damage. Only downside for most people is high seat heights. At 6′ that shouldn’t be a problem for you.
Craig