If you're a beginner and you ride a 170hp bike, dropping it in the parking lot should be the least of your worries mate...

Don’t buy a new bike for your first bike. You will drop it and you will cry.

R1 is a great beginner bike because it’s Yamaha’s level 1 into their collection of sport bikes. 😊👍

Christian is a good dude. Sold me my XSR700 a year back. Super friendly and helpful staff at State 8.

Start on a busa, lol just grow into it

there are two types of riders, ones who've been down and ones who are gonna go down. you'll drop your bike eventually always better to start off small and used rather then big and new

Just start on a 125 cc or a 250cc get the controls down till its second nature then slowly gain experience and go on to the next cc class. Once it stops scaring you you can move up too.

Speaking of dropping a bike. Friend just bought a ZX10R. We were linking up at a little mom and pops store. He come rolling up so excited. Says he needs to get something but talking about his brand new bike. Walks away and no kick stand. Good thing he was going the flush mount way. Cheers fellas and ladies. Stay safe but most importantly, stay dangerous!! Yes you can do both. Haha

Ducati has always made the best bikes. I remember being a kid in the 90s and they were highly respected back then

Social media has ruined the world were it's just a competition to who has the bigger and better stuff 😂 your first bike should be what you can afford and screw anyone else who has anything to say! There the same people who need there egos stroked on social media

best beginner bike is a used one for sure. i dropped my 07 zx6r about 3 times while teaching myself how to ride and it didnt make me feel bad at all cause it was already scratched up from previous owner. buy something you’ll like thats not in mint condition that you will feel okay beating up for the sake of learning. had it been new i wouldve shed a tear

Just picked up a 1000 from him yesterday. Great dude and he knows what he’s selling.

Start small, used, and cheap. Learn on something that won't break your heart if you drop it.

R3 is an amazing starter bike. Got a brand new one with a mile on it last august, never rode through the winter and still just put 5050 miles on her. If you’re a little familiar with bikes though, you’ll get bored fast. They’re very quick, but not on the top end

If you are really a beginner with zero experience, I would suggest you start with a 150cc or 200cc bike. It will have less power and will not scare you and a better chance of you not dying or ending up in a ditch.

Honda CBR 250! So much fun learning on this one! 😍

I bought my first bike brand new hours away from home and so I got a trailer to haul it back. I was so excited to take it for a spin that I stopped on the way home when it was getting dark. Not thinking clearly from the long drive, I unclipped the strap on one side of the bike - down it went. Dropped the thing before I ever even got the chance to ride it. 😭 In hindsight though, it was just cosmetic scuffing and not a huge deal. It taught me not to sweat the small stuff and I still love that bike today (husky 401)

No Christian no 😂

Started a week ago with a 2022 SV650 as my first bike. Easy to ride, having a lot of fun with it

My first bike was a 1990 GSXR 550. After years of riding motorcycles, my wife started to think she wanted one and I got her the Harley iron 883. I found it used it’s perfect. It’s lightweight. It doesn’t sit too high. It’s not too loud. And the best part is they make it so it can grow with you when you start getting more comfortable on the bike. They have a 1500 cc conversion kit. And there’s so much customizations for it. Even my mother-in-law who already had another Harley that she didn’t like, sat on this one and rode this one around and loved it

I'm a beginner and the new KTM duke 200 is a perfect starter bike 💯💯💯

Kawasaki ninja 650 is what I got for my first bike. Only experience I had with was riding bmx bikes and 4wheelers. Learned how to ride within the 1st hour and then felt really confident after the first week. I have a pretty good paying job and got a 2019 ninja 650 in orange for 7,500 with 2,800 miles. Also the bike had a bunch of after market stuff too. I purchased it in 2021 and still have it and it’s paid off.

Obv Hoss Boss is hands down the absolute best beginner bike

A beginner bike doesn’t necessarily have to me a small CC bike. It depends on a lot of factors. Rider background, do they have experience on dirt bikes? ATV? Etc. I went to a 3rd gen busa from a 600 and it’s the best riding bike I’ve ever been on. The rider assists are unmatched, ABS, traction control, wheelie control, launch control, RPM control, top speed control. All packed into a bike that basically rides itself. Very well balanced and very very comfortable

2023 Royal Enfield Classic 350. Got it for cheap, new, and its treated me great as a first bike

R3,Ninja 4000 or cfmoto 450ss Look them up and pick which fits in your buget, the features you like and speaks to you the most.

My first bike was an ‘03 GSXR 600. Some might say 600 is overkill for a beginner but a) I was 32 with a smarter head on my shoulders than if I was to get it when I was younger and b) my friend who was a very experienced rider watched over me on my first rides. Starting in a parking lot, then side streets, then main roads and so on.

Yeah i started with a yamaha mt 125 it has no power en top speed flat is like max 120km/h but it is super fun in corners and very lightweight.. i had a few close calls in the beginning with going to fast in corners and this bike was so forgivin! Bc of the lightweight you are able to slow it down fast .

1st step: slaving myself for 2 years to barely afford a bike after using my whole salary.

I got an r3 for my first bike Its a ton of fun. It’s idiot proof and it’s quick and easy to handle.

2023 R3 for me. Bought it new so I don't buy anyone else's problems, plus you get warranty so peace of mind, as well a decent ROI. Yes I've dropped it, minor damage thankfully but if you accept your fate going into it and are ok with that there's no reason not to buy new. Just remember to check your kickstand is down BEFORE you get off 😅

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! ❤ it really helps us beginners and those that would like to actually want to learn how to ride a motorcycle! ❤

If I saw that correctly there is a matte green/metallic black Kawasaki 650 to the right of the R3. I just got that bike last week and it’s been a blast it’s also my first street bike.

R7 for begginer ir crazy tho

I started out on a magna 750 that I bought for 1500 on market place probably one of the easiest and most reliable bike honda has made in my opinion.

Bro has a Civic (my dream car) AND a bike! He’s living my dream life for me

Ahhhhh that's the bike I've had my eye on! Finally seeing it other than a pic.....good starter bike? Or no? And that color scheme 😍

I rode a 2006 R1 when I was 13 hit 139mph on I-95 really depends on the person and how responsible you are

Bought a single owner 2006 R1 in red for my first bike and took the BRC with it. Best bike I ever owned, very comfortable for a sport bike, excellent ergonomics and an absolute drop dead gorgeous piece of machinery. Work of art.

Ducati lol. Honda make the best bikes. Period. They never ever break and if they do. Easy and not expensive to repair. Best bikes ever. They are racing tanks imo

I want a bike but I’m thinking about a Kawasaki ninja 400 would this be a good beginner bike

Dropping that in the parking lot would be least of your concern 😂

I just recently got a 2018 959. It’s a great bike. And yes it’s not a beginners bike but I think it’s a good bike for maybe a second bike. Not a beginner or a first. Simply because it’s expensive to repair if you drop it. As long as you have a bit of experience riding to not drop it or go crazy you can keep them in wet mode and ride till you go learning the bike the bump up to sport then race as you gain more experience. In wet mode it feels like a 4-500 cc bike.

Buy a small engine either a work or naked bike because they are lightweight and easier to drive in corners. Buy side metal guards because You will drop it maybe 6 times the learning week.

Nice bike and clean si🤙🏻

If you guys really want a genuine beginner bike, I’d recommend starting out on a funny bike. Ik it has a weird name but it basically just means you’ll have lots of fun on it! Good luck to you new riders🙏

1995 Gsxr 1100 is my first bike no complaints other than it’s heavy when stopped but light af when in gear .

The Ninja 400 has to be the undisputed king of beginner bikes, just enough power not to go too crazy but its still sufficiently engaging

The guys I know recommended the Kawasaki Z1000 as a first bike, they said it's ideal because it doesn't have fairings to mess up if i drop it, so i just bought one. I'm picking it up at the dealer next week, can't wait!

Don’t buy a new bike as your first bike. Spend 3,500 max on a bike with newer tires, and good brakes, lower miles. Take it to a good shop (not a dealership) and get it fully serviced, new fluids, filters, chain and lines. Don’t buy a bike with a carb. Don’t buy anything less than 500cc. You will grow out of 300cc in a month. My first bike was a 750cc Moto Guzzi Breva with 5000 miles. Cost $2250 Mechanic: $450 Arai helmet with Cardo system: $650 Boots: $70 Total: $3420 R3 costs $5500 before the dealer costs.

R3 is perfect for someone whose not into speeding or trying to do wheelies. If you just want to ride around and enjoy your time riding R3 is perfect. You dont need a super bike if you’re not racing or going on track. This is the problem some ppl don’t seem to understand.

A good beginner bike is a cheap carbureted one from the 80s and 90s, it teaches basic repair and boosts confidence because not much can go wrong compared to a old car

I'm going to start with a used Kawasaki Ninja 650, what do y'all think?

I’m starting on a 650cc

Best bike is def a BMW. Too clean and all the best features with no compromise.

That r3 was pretty sexy. I wouldnt mind it even as a novice

H2

I love sport bikes that sit more upright instead of laying down

Honestly though that's actually not a horrible beginner bike and the reason I say that is it has a lot of new technology in it such as wheelie control, antilock brakes and traction control which those features are amazing to have when starting out but takes away all the fun of having a bike to push the capabilities now what I started on was not smart, my first bike was a 2004 Suzuki GSXR 1000 which was amazing and will demand respect if you don't give it ( had that for 2 years and it was incredible!! No close calls either) then sold her to get a newer GSXR which was a 07 750 which I bought cause it was cheap and clean, sold it a week later (didn't even ride it or put it on the road) then bought the arch nemesis to that Ducati and that was a 06 GSXR 1000 with tons of goodies (fastest bike ive ever been on) then sold that a year later to purchase my first 1999 gen 1 Suzuki Hayabusa unrestricted which I have now and is incredible! All 3 of those bikes don't have any safety fixtures no TCS, wheelie control, anti lock brakes no nothing its just all about the rider which i personally love. But sick bike man she looks gorgeous!

I started out on a 99’ CBR 600 F3. Buy a cheap bike and learn. Spend money on solid tired and a decent battery. Scratch it, drop it, sell it and buy your dream bike after you got some experience. Especially don’t start on a litre bike right away, I’ve seen too many people either not be able to tame it or ride & crash, or worse.

En la pose de espalda creo que es importante comentar la CINTURA y forma de X. Para mi se la lleva CBum, aunque Josema esta cerca.

I started with a 600 and got bored of it after 2 weeks. That's just me. However, I will say that learning on a GS500 and going to a CBR600RR was a major scary jump at first.

I started on a 2023 Ducati Monster+, I kept it in urban mode for a few months.

I rode a CBR 600rr as my first bike and I’d say that 600s are a great place to start but only for some and I was not some. I lacked a true respect for the bike and almost died on it more then I can count on my hands. It wasn’t always my fault but still I wasn’t skilled enough at first to be able to just hope on and ride. My biggest weakness was speed cornering. I will say I lived in an area without an accessible track which I think would have helped a lot with practicing.

Ninja 650. Duh. Literally THE BEST beginner bike. No debate.

From my personal experience, don't buy those little begginer bikes, even if their used. If you drove a manual moped before, you are basically ready to go. So, buy your dream bike that has that much ccm that you want, but start riding slowly. You'l got experience and you will not spend that much money as you will when you buy for example this r3. But if your really that scary to drive bike that has a lot of horse power, buy ecu and limit it on specifically horse power you want, there will be definitely decrease of power and when you feal that you gain some experience, remove the aftermarket ecu or blockage, and put the fabric ecu and enjoy the ride!

Crf250l. I do currently have a ducati and dropped it in a parking lot. Must haves are frame sliders and sliders for the wheels. I didnt cry because i was already on my way to get a 6 pack

/// oh so I picked right eh. I looked through most of Yamaha bikes and R3 looked most appealing to me (despite drooling over R1) so now I'm already saving up on that beauty for sure

350 hp Turbo Hayabusa with extended swing arm is a Perfect beginner's bike.

250 or 300cc is whatcha want. Best way to practice and get a good feel for it, is take it to an empty parking lot, and practice braking as hard as you can, in straight lines, and while turning. Do lots of tight figure eights while going as slow as possible and learn balance, how to do tight turns, and how to feather the clutch. Practice stopping and starting, and how to avoid stalling. If you really wanted to, get some crash bars on it, or buy a cheap bike thats already got em. You can go out there and beat it up, drop it, or whatever, and for the most part itll be fine, and you wont cry yourself to sleep at night.

Got myself a honda CB300R as my first bike. Very nice too. I've seen a R3 an it's very nice as well, light weight am not too big.

Mine first bike ever is yamaha R1 Riding for 1.5 years now,smashed couple weeks back lol

Gixxer 600 was my beginner bike (rode dirt bikes a lot when I was younger though).

I had a 01 car 600 f4i as my beginner bike. Plenty of power. Nimble. Forgiving when you make a mistake and cheap and easy to work on yourself. Stay safe people.

Really any 250-400 is a good starter. I’m currently looking at a gxsr 250.

Triumph 765 RS 2024 model is my first Cat A bike (Uk) went from 125cc to it, soooo good!

Back in the days there were no beginner's bikes. We were riding everything we could get 😅

I started on Z400 and I would say its the best starter bike. light, upright and relax stance and has ABS and slipper clutch

Funny, I got my '24 R3 in that exact white/teal color scheme on Christmas Eve last year. It was my introduction to riding and I absolutely loved it

Started on a second hand NMAX, had a good amount of mishaps with it and got the hang of road riding, and then an R3 with a bit more kick

R3 is a good beginner bike. And if you dont want to be tempted to be stupid you can stay there. Ride safe and don't make dumb decisions.

To those of u looking to buy a beginner bike, i would recommend the kawasaki zh2 it is a great beginner bike and extremely safe for novices

R7 is a decent starter bike I'd say. It's torquy, comfortable and good in the city streets whilst also keeping up on highways if you find yourself being tempted.

i started with a grom because my mom was scared of me having a faster bike, i got tired of that after 6 months (did my safety course and then rode it like 15 times after that), traded it in 4 days ago and got a 2024 ninja 500 and i've ridden it every day and plan to continue that streak i love it so much it's a perfect beginner bike, slow enough to learn, fast enough to grow

I like Harley Davidson's I like how they sound, their reliability and their speed

Just got my 1st bike. 06 katana 750. Pretty comfy, has some speed, and handles great in corners. I’ve also been riding dirt bikes a while too. So maybe that’s why starting on a 750 wasn’t bad for me. Everyone’s different. Just remember, that machine you’re on, can kill you any second, stay safe out there boys!

I started on a Kawasaki Z900 2023 and love it! I've dropped it a lot, but I still love it! It's a nice, pretty cheap bike.

You start from underbone, you go to motard, then naked and then street ones. You can do whatever but that's the smoothiest transition that gives you most skills through time

Best beginner bike Cfmoto 300ss or 450ss. Cheaper than anything else and just as reliable. I own both and after 1 year, they still run perfect. And still under warranty for another 2.

I work at a Yamaha dealership I get that the r3 is maybe a little overhyped but people like it so much cause it’s loud af and the fastest out of the man brands at its displacement

I think a lot of people are limiting the capability of the bike due to the lack of discipline of the rider. I think it’s less about how long you’ve been riding and more about how much self-control you have. About a Yamaha 900 as my first bike and was underwhelmed within six months and bought a Ducati V4 as my second and third bike…. With ride modes I could’ve just started with the Ducati.

State 8 is a fantastic dealership, took care of me when I bought and sold with them. Definitely going back

Bought a new Z650 as my first bike. Within 2 months got hit by a car that ran a red light and fled the scene. Everyone asked, “so you gunna give up riding?” Nope! Too much fun. I always feared death (or how I was going to die) but now, I’m pretty sure I will have my hands wrapped around my handle bars when I do go. And weirdly that has provided me a sense of solace.

Duke 390. Insane power and fun and u will never bore from it so u can keep till next 600 or above upgrade

I knew that was a ducati from the start because it'd my dream bike

Not going to lie. I bought a Honda Navi for my first bike. Entirely for building confidence on two wheels in traffic situations, which I feel like should be gained first before learning shifting and whatnot. It's easily quick enough to keep up with city traffic. It's smaller which actually serves two purposes. Gets you used to making maneuvers with cars all around you faster. But it also makes you feel small among vehicles. Once you get past that feeling you have all the confidence in the world to handle a larger bike in traffic. Also, the Navi may not require shifting. But I would rather learn shifting while feeling completely and totally confident on the bike moving and handling. This rather than learning to shift while not being comfortable on two wheels yet.

Best beginner bike in my opinion would be a 250 or 450 supermoto/dual sport. You can gain a lot of core skills a lot quicker on a dirt bike platform in my opinion. It’ll translate well when you move on to say a super sport platform in the future. Plus the torque and lightweight ness of a dirt bike on its own is ALOT of fun. Also, they’re made to crash. You won’t cry when you drop it or ding it. Throw some new bars and plastics on it and it’s good to go.

KTM Duke 250 is a great beginner bike. Much better than r3

A good beginner bike is one without a fairing and the power of two garden lawnmowers!

Best beginner bike of all time it's the honda XR150L...fun ass hell