If you like being talked down to and taken for a mug go to superbike factory. If not look elsewhere as they really don't like savvy buyers that do their due diligence ask the right questions.
I was really similar to this. Started out on a cbf600N from Honda. Super reliable put 20k miles on it in 3 yrs did everything from touring, commuting and Sunday scratching and gave me the confidence and skills to move up to a bigger bike. The budget wasn't broken either and when you're just starting out you need to use some of your budget on more things than just the bike like buying gear and insurance for the first time. Great video mate keep them coming!
I’m currently doing my dad course, so I’m looking at all the options available to me for when I get my full license. The sv650 is every motorcycle school’s favourite training bike and I don’t want to feel that an instructor is following me around 😂
I would have definitely thrown some KTM’s in the mix the 390cc is a peach in all guises it’s right up there on power to weight with most 500’s. I’m an experienced rider and have had many different bikes but I ride 390 Adventure and it’s very much underrated, light fun to ride capable on and off the road and looks great. Also managed to get it brand new for exactly £5000.
Im 15 and I’ve actually worked on a Kawasaki ninja 600 engine before taking it from a bike and into a go-cart for my mechanic extra learning at school a while back it was a amazing experience im sad my school cancelled all the extra learning but it truly does have quite the power so id personally have to go with the Kawasaki ninja
I also started on a er6-N in 2008, bought it new from the dealer with a 1000 EUR discount because it was the model from a year before (paid 6500) This bike is just perfect for beginners as it is easy to handle and still powerfull and fast enough to get your heart beating high.
I have Been Riding for Years Done the Big Bike Stuff now Back on an Z650 nice & Light Fun & good MPG..in this Cost of Living Crisis these 500-650 Bikes make a Lot of Sense as well
Went there a few weeks ago to sit on a few bikes, best thing I did as a few of the bikes surprised me of how big and heavy they are, I've ended up with a cb300r.
But late but for other ones: only very recent royal enfields are worth considering (2020-up), the previous ones were still plagued by teething problems of the new production lines, so at the time of making the video, there probably weren’t that many enfields available from that time. Still very noteworthy now, you should be able to find quite a few of them.
I love Classics and nakeds, they are so fun to ride. I own a CB350rs but really hoping for Honda to launch cb500f here in india. Cb500f and Street Twin are the two bikes that i really like to have
I never understand why maxi scooters don’t get on these lists. My 350 Forza can keep up with most things to 80mph, has loads of storage. Abs, great fuel economy (and you can still smash some B roads if you really want to) pretty sure you can almost buy it new in the UK for 5 grand too…
Seem to be missing Royal Enfields out, an interceptor or continental gt650 is just as good looking as the triumphs but far cheaper and I know less power but many beginners may have an a2 licence so this wouldn't be a factor.
An interesting presentation but the most fun to ride, lowest seat height, lightest, most economical, most well built, most reliable, most good looking, most agile, best value, most suitable first over 125 cc bike for a new rider, is not mentioned here.
MOTOBOB I love the recommendations, but you have to factor in the costs of maintenance, repairs and even parts availability and price, especially the BMW you just recommended. best beginner bikes imo: (asia) Any Kawasaki 650 (ER6N's or ER6F) (Models around the 2000's to 2015, I always see great prices on them) Royal Enfield GT650 Any Inline 4 below 400cc's.
The CB500F is physically a bit bigger than basically all the MT’s. I’ve sat on several bigger capacity bikes that don’t feel any bigger physically than the CB500F, which is great bike that would suit a large majority of riders
My Ninja 400 was £4250.00 for 2018 low mileage in perfect condition, and preppy enough for a returning rider who has been away from riding for around 25 years. For my new to the sport girlfriend we got a 2021 CFMOTO 300SR older stock from the showroom floor, £3300 for a brand new starter bike!
Great summ up as usual. ...but I find it hard pick against a good old affordable reliable practical and rider friendly NC750 (any gen, any model) as a first bike.
