When someone is saying a bike is a good beginner bike, they’re generally just saying there is a reasonable chance it can be used safely as a learning bike. This shouldn’t be misunderstood though as it will be a good beginner bike for you personally. Obviously there is a large list of factors involved. Weight, height, need, desired speed, desired torque, mpg, sound, look… the list goes on for a ways including intangible things nobody can give you an answer too, like your own confidence riding. Also keep in mind when 125cc thru 650cc (excluding 600cc in-line four engines) are all considered as a beginner bike somewhere or by someone that in itself is a large margin to go by. After all, how can a 650cc not be tougher to learn on than say a 250 or 125? It is. And that is what you need to look at. The easy things you can do yourself. You can find a bike that looks good, or feels good by simply going down and sitting on the bike. However this is prolly the least important thing when it comes to learning, since it has basically nothing to do with the actual learning process. If you’re looking for a bike to learn on, there is only one thing to remember. Smaller cc are going to be easier. However if you’re being influenced by other things then there really isn’t much anyone can give you, because you will end up buying the bike you want with any advice being pushed to the back burner. I did! Will I enjoy my bike? Sure, eventually. But if I had gotten a smaller one I know I’d be out there enjoying it more and spending less time practicing things I would have prolly already been past feeling comfortable with on a smaller bike.