Which bike is better for beginners?

Question

I am considering purchasing a new bike I've narrowed it down to just a few: Honda CBR 600, Yamaha R6, Suzuki GSXR600 or HD 1200N (Nightster, seat height seems perfect and it just looks great)

I am planning to test drive most of them if possible but Im looking for some prior insight. I am about 5'7" and 150 lbs. So I'm looking for one that can be easily adjusted to even if I have to one-foot or tip toe. As well the majority of driving will be in the city in moderate traffic.

I know there are distinct differences between the sportbikes and the nightster but I am eager to hear some input from knowledgeable riders.

Answer 1

Go with the Harley.  The other bikes are too fast and turn too quickly for a new rider.

Answer 2

My beginner bike was a Yamaha R6. Im 5'9, 125lbs, female.  Ive wrecked it about 3 times now, and broken several bones. BUt its still in one piece, even tho I may not.

Answer 3

i think your starting off a bit high i'd go with a kawasaki ninja 650r

Answer 4

If your going to be riding sport bikes I started out with a ninja 250 then went to a 600 katana now i ride a gixxer 1000.It is so easy to accidently stand up some 600s.the 250 is only a couple thousand used,once you have confidence then move on it beats the price of road rash or broken bones

Answer 5

find one with training wheels...

Answer 6

Yamaha R6

with stabilisers lol

Answer 7

It is not usually recommended to buy a brand new bike as a first bike when you have no experience.

The 600cc class sport bikes are fine for a beginner as long as you can ride with some sensibility and not try to be a show-off.

It would come down to a choice of which offers the best comfort for you. Performance is about the same on all but the HD.