The 16 Best Beginner Motorcycles of 2023

[@2lbsTrigrPull]

One tip from me: as a beginner don't buy a brand new bike, you are wasting money. Get a used one because you will most likely drop it anway and with a new one, you are losing a lot of money when you try to re sell it. Buy a decently used bike with at least ABS and under 100hp. When you rode it the first few years, dropped it a few times, have figured out how to ride and you want to try something new, it's time to get the new dream bike. I did this and my first brand new bike I bought is still drop free after four years. I could now re sell it for probably the same amount I paid for it because the used market here has sky rocketing prices...

[@username-mark]

Not sure what the used market is like in your area but where I'm at, you can get a, for example, 2020 honda rebel 500 for $8500 with 8k km on it or a new one for $9100. I would rather buy new knowing that I'm not buying someone else's problems.

[@oneshoepilot3943]

This is the BEST beginner bike explainer on KZbin right now. I would add the Honda CRF300L/Rally along with the KLX300/SM listed here, and the Honda CB500X, and the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650/S. I would also add the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 which might be the most bang for buck in 2022/2023. All the 2022/2023 Royal Enfield models probably belong on this list. In the beginning most of us need to be able to rest at stops with one foot flat on the ground. Demand ABS on your first bike even if its off-road focused. It CAN be turned off but adding later isn't so easy on some bikes. Be well everyone... enjoy the ride.

[@dgphi]

Another type of bike to avoid as a beginner is vintage bikes. Yes, they look cool, but you probably won't get to ride it much because you will need to spend so much time fixing it.

[@MotoControlEn]

Yes!

[@TheMigPicture]

Completely agree! Got caught in the allure of cafe bikes and bought myself a 1979 CB750. Ended up sitting in parts in my garage for a decade until I sold it and bought a turn-key bike. Delayed my riding career for 10 years 🤷‍♂️

[@austinthompson7869]

I bought a Chinese bike that didn’t work after two weeks then bought a 2005 ninja 500 that doesn’t run now after a couple months and I now have to sell both and just get a new motorcycle so I can ride instead of looking at my bikes

[@gr1ff1ngton]

Not sure what you’d class as vintage but I recently bought a 2002-registered (built in Japan in 98) Honda CG125 & I love it

[@austinthompson7869]

I got an MT-07 a few days ago and I am loving it

Did my license training in a Kawa Z400 and a CB500F. When I passed I got a blue Gen 2 (2014) Suzuki VStrom 650 (limited to 35kW for the European A2 - about 47hp). I am so in love with this bike. It's very comfortable due to the upright riding position. Power is great, even when limited. It's great for carrying a pillion if I ever chose to, and for loads of luggage, yet it's still not HUGE and quite agile. I'm a short rider, so it's a little tall for me, and it is quite heavy, but practicing slow speed maneuvers makes it easy to handle. Most importantly, it's so much fun! I can't wait to upgrade to the A license next year and remove the power limit on my little WeeStrom, though I am already more than satisfied with the power it has and have never found it lacking. The limit is in the upper end so acceleration is great. I can already do 150+km/h and doing more than that just seems so unnecessary for my type of riding.

[@Lich312]

My first bike was a small Chinese electric bike - SuperSoco. It was more bicycle than a motorcycle, but it helped me to understand traffic in the city and how to survive)) So next season I bought Sportster 1200 w/o ABS))) Sporster has much more fun to ride but I will change it for something modern with some electronic systems on board. Intensive braking on Sportster often blocks the rear wheel, especially in wet or cold conditions and it is scary)))

[@ImJustKindaHere]

Nice. I too started on a $1500 Chinese clone of a Ruckus with only a 150cc and I feel like it was the right choice to start off in to get comfortable with city dynamics. Only cost me $1500, so it wasn't a big investment and I ended up gifting it to my friend's son for him to learn on.

[@cosef4491]

Excellent video! It is always refreshing to see unbiased original content on KZbin instead of another paid advertisement by moto journalist claiming to be honest and unbiased. It is rare to see original content on KZbin anymore. Thank you for this factual, educational video from a perspective of someone who actually cares about the development and safety of new riders. I wish I saw this when I was a new rider😓.

[@manuelhaug4053]

I like your content ! But I’m a sucker for modern classics. What about the Royal Enfield Meteor , the 350 range in general or even the Interceptor, Continental GT aso. I think they are brilliant beginner bikes. Easy to handle and at a very attractive price !

[@MotoControlEn]

I'd like to try them myself too:)

[@manuelhaug4053]

@@MotoControlEn please do and let us know I highly value your judgement !

[@17269320]

Yes, the Enfields! I have a RE Himalayan which is a very controversial bike due to being relatively "slow" (up to 120km/h) on highways, but it's a delightful and powerful bike off roads and very comfortable for taller riders. It is also a beautiful bike to see. But as you'll probably read on the internet, REs are semi-classical bikes which lack a lot of modern characteristics that you can enjoy on cheaper and smaller bikes. So for beginners, the Brand's line of design would maybe make a hard style of bike to learn as you'll have to warm up in cold mornings, maintain good oil and filter discipline and take care of your bike as people did 30 years ago. They're fun bikes to ride though and you'll be in love with them except when starting the engine in the morning and doing the relatively long break-in process they require.

[@thomasvincent5099]

@@17269320 Have you tried to change the engine oil to a 0W30 instead of a 15w50. That would certainly mitigate some of the effects.

[@17269320]

@@thomasvincent5099 Never heard of anyone changing the oil to a 0W15. Wouldn't be harmful to the engine, crankshaft and clutch to change the oil thickness, specially at high revs?

[@alexandera459]

What do you think about 2022+ Honda CB500F as a beginner bike? I am 5’9”Not very handy in the garage and given Honda’s great reliability it seems like a good choice for me.

[@usernamemykel]

Absolutely LOVED my 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS. RESPONSIVE! GORGEOUS! ROAD WORTHY! COMFORTABLE!

[@Manz_xi]

Great video !!!! I was really considering getting a cruiser as my first bike , but after understanding more about what a beginners needs to learn first , im more keen to get a duke 390 first.

[@rabbychan]

I'm taking the course rn, they let me ride an mt07 on the highway in the 2nd lesson, I really love it!

[@YouCanCallMeBobot]

I like the list. It's very informative. I'm currently using a honda ADV 160 but plan to buy a bigger adventure bike in the future.

[@Anna-di2cw]

I considered most of these bikes and eventually went with 390 Duke at the most lightweight, powerful, relatively modern and cheap option, despite I cannot reach the ground while seated. The only drawback I see after a season of riding is it being too slow and extremely uncomfortable for longer highway rides, but that's just not the proper bike for that! Smaller tracks, gymkhana, like you said in the vid, this was an awesome experience. Also loved the punch packed in this baby engine, in every use case I tested! Another point worth mentioning is that the bike is cheap to maintain, robust to crash and relatively cheap to rebuild after crash. I had plenty of that too... The only really "bad" part is the beautiful TFT dash, which is costly to replace. Also, the small dukes are different from anything else beginner-ish by the enormous community and availability of tuning/quality aftermarket parts around the world. I rode BMW 310 in one of my courses and later on as I progressed, just forget it, that's pure trash in my opinion. MT-03 (unmentioned naked version of R3) -- I guess you will have nothing but the original parts. If I was to choose my maiden bike one again, I would love to try the Ninja with straight handlebars, good specs. Otherwise, Duke all the way!

[@otlndsh]

Indeed! By the grace of the universe I was lucky enough in my wisdom to rent out an 390 Duke first thing after I passed the MSF. Then I rented 10 others in the same month and the 390 was my favorite.

[@papercut1987]

agree with you. I picked the svartpilen 401, essentially a duke with different bodykit. if not, ninja400 would have been my 2nd option.

[@FelaIV]

The comment I needed. Would you consider MT07 of a Great beginner moto ?

[@einzeltier]

How tall are you? I'm 1,87m and tried sitting on the Duke, felt too small but I never tried riding it.

[@maomekat2369]

How is the 390 not fast for highway...flabbergasted....it has enough power for 90mph easily plus still can overtake any car...390 not enough...smh

[@bulltivation7846]

I got my first bike few years ago. It was kawasaki ninja 636 2003 last carburator and I sold it in couple of months and almost gave up riding. Finally last year by coincidence I found Aprilia pegaso Strada 2007 and I fall in love with riding again. Now I don't want to get off my pegaso and after almost 7k kms I'm not even close considering to buy any other bike! ❤

[@untubus1]

I'd also add Honda NC750 here. A bit heavy, but low seat and low gravity center on 2021+ models. Plenty of power but 'forgiving' throttle. Slim for city traffic, and comfortable for long trips with passenger and luggage. On my opinion, it's a bike that you will not grow over pretty fast.

[@K_Lok]

Hi Andrei, Thank you so much for your content as always! I learned heaps by following your channel! I am planning to get a 2013 Honda CB500FA, can I please have some of your thoughts about this model? Is it suitable for beginner who learned most of the driving on a 125cc bike? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@timothyjamieson1282]

Hi, I have a 2014 Cbr500r, which is a similar chassis & motor to yours. I've been learning on it for the last year and love it. It's smooth and easy to ride. Not hugely fast, but quicker than most any car when you need it to be - v good economy. Maybe a bit heavy, but so am I! Lol Honda reliability can't be beat. The FA is more upright and no fairings, so more comfortable to ride and less plastic to fix if you drop it.

[@alcool0828]

Bought a Yamaha R7 a month and a half ago as my first bike. I'm loving it!

[@harryhelina9859]

way better than a supersport like the r6 or the zx6r good choice

[@teodorfafik3847]

What about Honda CBF 600 ABS for the second motorbike for a short girl - 152cm tall? We both wanted criuser so I bought Honda Shadow 125cc. I drove a little, got the driven licence and bought Kawasaki Versys 650. Not because I stopped to love cruisers but I reallized it's better bike to learn. Now it's her turn. She'll drive Shadow for a while and will change for something bigger. And we consider CBF 600, as I said. Of course it has to be lowerd first.

[@TNZZ_650]

My first bike was a Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure. At 6’3”, this is one of the only bikes that I was comfortable on.

[@onerider808]

Love my KLR. Hard to imagine it as a first bike, but my Adventure rocks, from asphalt to singletrack. Glad you like yours!

[@FTStratLP]

Hi Andrei, thank you for another great video. I stumbled over your channel only yesterday and immediately subscribed. Have been sucking in lots of your informative videos since then. I am 65 and planning to get into motorcycling again after a hiatus of 40 years. So I consider myself as a beginner. My question is, do you have any experience with the Honda CB500F? Do you recommend it for a beginner? PS: maybe that's important, considering my age, I am at a quite high fitness level.

[@maomekat2369]

Yes I recommend.or duke 390 or gxrb250 or ninja 400. Or r3. What did you get?

[@balak7161]

Such an enjoyable video! I like the fact that you are very balanced about your choices, though in the beginning of the video I thought you were sponsored by KTM! Along with the F900XR, I would add the superbly capable Yamaha MT-09 too...

[@ivosmo]

And what do you think about 125 cc bikes? I’m currently in the middle of my trainin course for a „full” A category license (have never ridden any motorcycle before) - but it’s taking very long time (don’t have much free time) and I’m itching to buy a 125 cc (which I can already legally ride) as my first bike. Is it a good idea or a waste of time and I won’t want to look at my 125 cc after passing the exam (which I hope to eventually do ;) )

[@pek972]

Hi there! I like this channel very much, it really is very informative. It suprises me not to see any 125s in your list. Are they not more suitable for beginners than the bigger ones, more heavy and powerfull (and expensive)?

[@IvchenkoS]

I have the Honda CB500F as my first bike, and I don't regret it at all. Now I'm thinking about buying a Suzuki GSX-S750 - great for gymkhana =)

[@pandurlolgg5780]

I always wanted to drive a Harley. My first bike is a Honda CB650R, tho. It wasn't my dream bike but it's light and not too big, yet, it is rather powerful for a beginner.

[@jacques7621]

I've got my motorcycle license 2 years ago at 50 years old and some people around told me that I should start with smaller bike. I bought a V-Strom650 and one month later I changed it for an FJR1300, not enough power in my case. A friend of mine, got his license at the same time and for him, an 650 bike It's enough for his capacity

[@michaelconran5252]

One other thing, buy used. You will drop it. I ride a 2020 Harley Street Bob. Relatively easy to ride for me, not so much a beginner. I started on a Honda CRF230L at 41 years old. Dealerships are full of $30,000+ Harleys with extremely low miles. Midlife crisis bikes. Some guys rode tiny dirtbikes as kids and think after not riding for 30 or 40 years a Road Glide or Street Glide is a great choice when they finally made it and Viagra is just not enough. Start small and work up, your ego can kill you. Sadly if these midlife crisis guys would have got the entry bike first in a year or 2 the bike Harley would have been managable. My KTM 450EXC/SM actually requires more focus than my 107CI (1750cc) Harley, engine size can be deceiving.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

Suzuki SV650 is very reliable, basic, cheap spares and practical. For a smaller bike the new Triumph 400cc engine seems great on paper but it should be simple, easy to service and reliable. For a sportsbike, the daytona 765 or street triple 765 is lovely or an earlier 675 street triple. I advise riders to list what they want and how they will use it. Touring, faster middleweight roadster, commuter or whether a bike used off road too. Do you want to ride with a pillion? A cruiser or bobber look. Budget is important as is servicing, spares and ease of maintenance. In the real world if you dont have quite deep pockets, BMW, ducati, ktm, MV agusta and some aprilia are expensive but the 660 aprilia seems really good and the guzzi 850TT seems nice as do the triumph tiger 660 or even triumph street cup. But reliability points mainly to well proven engines and models like yamaha 700cc twin like MT07, honda twins of 500 to 750cc, suzuki v strom 650 or even Drz400, kawasaki ninja but its a minefield of spec sheets, prices etc, but speak to other riders who know their bikes well and can recomend something that will suit your budget and type of use it will get. A honda deauville for example is a solid, cheapish secondhand shaft drive bike with fairing, panniers, v twin engine that two can tour on cheaply, very reliable where it will last a long time. Kawasaki w650, W800 twins like enfield 650 interceptor or triumph bonneville 900 are desirable too. Do research, biking is great fun.

[@1911doc]

My dream bike is Honda CB650R and was very close to buying it, but at the end bought as my first bike 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. I think it was a smart choice because even now when I'm in break in period and bike is limited, still have more then enough power as a noob. Maybe Honda would be just too much for a beginer rider...

[@deminioxst6129]

Is sv650 too much for a new rider? Do you believe it will hinder progress of improving skills?

[@johntaylor1486]

I enjoy your videos very much. I am a learner rider aged 80 years, and have bought a BMW C 400GT as my first bike, but I notice you only make fleeting reference to automatic scooters. Could you make a video for learner scooter riders please?

[@phantomnus]

I think that you might have accidentally left off a few, the Royal Enfields are great beginner bikes for larger people along with the Ninja 650 and R7. Those are my opinions though

[@edouardl2]

RE are a bit on the heavy side which is not very good for a beginner. I wanted purchase Himalayan at first but i stopped because of weight and power. My first big bike was a Versys 300 X which was perfect, I am a bit surprised it is not on the list by the way because it is really a very good bike which has a lot of capabilities.

[@wardje53]

What do you think of the Honda cb300r with single cylinder, 31 hp, 41 mm upside down showa front fork, a seat height of 79.5 cm and a weight of only 143 kg?

[@strik3r562]

Thoughts on starting in Royal Enfield Hunter 350?

[@dry509]

Returning rider looking forward to getting one of the motorcycles on your list. Some of them like the Duke 390 and R3 are about the same price here. I probably will not be doing much or any track or twisties riding or any kind of longer trips.

[@R.Bond006.9]

Just got my first bike. And it's on the list 👍🏼 whew

[@SandroCodazzi]

LOL That's actually the story of my life. No Ducati on your list and my very first bike is a 2004 Ducati Monster 800i.e. Maneuverability? Kinda good over 60Kmh, just poor and little at low speeds. Weight? 180Kg with no liquids. ABS? Nope, I'm counting 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 while squeezing the front brake as you told. But I saved this gem from the wreck demolitions, the previous owner gave me it for free in order to keep it roaring again. It was in working order but abandoned from 4 years. Good deal for the mechanic ( it was totally restored to new), good deal for me. Now to me the bad parts to learn your techniques with this kinda heavy elephant at low speeds. :) Thanks!

[@aliyldz8494]

I live in Turkey and all of the motor's you suggesting is very expensive here... I checked all of them prices but i can't afford any of them. Probably that situation only concerns me but i'd wish you suggest little lower brands. But all these motors are best! Good content

[@Murad.bn2]

CFMoto 150NK/250NK/300NK, CLX250. I bought 300NK as a first bike, happy with it so far.

[@aliyldz8494]

@@Murad.bn2 Thanks for suggestions bro. I'll check those when i'm able to buy any of them

[@willemsterk5048]

Why don't I see any of the Royal Enfield bikes? They are affordable, reliable, perfect for beginners and older people. There is quite a range of possibility''s. But of course not as 'flashy' as the ones you mentioned. But not all people want to break the sound barrier on their first ride.

[@alidohorizonte]

I'm getting a Scrambler 400x tomorrow. First bike. Let`s go.

[@Murad.bn2]

Mr. Puff, I would like to know your opinion regarding following choice: CFMoto 150 (155kg, 14hp) or Kawasaki Z400 (170kg, 44hp), given my height is 176cm and weight with equip is 92-93kg. Due to some circumstances, I will have to practice a lot of initial riding techniques on my own motorbike (even the throttle control and braking), and trying to understand whether it is worth to go straight to 400cc engine, or it is better to buy a 150cc first?

[@MotoControlEn]

Hi! It depends on circumstances (like parts availability, would you need to ride at highways, are you planning to carry luggage). I personally would probably go with CFMoto initially, it's rather cheap and you can practice on it without worrying too much about dropping it. But Z400 is pretty good bike too, I can't say anything against it. You can really pick any of those two bikes, I think either one will be a good choice.

[@TomTom-gx1sm]

Get a 600 monocylinder CF MOto.

[@Murad.bn2]

For me it will be mostly city driving plus a lots of learning before I hit our crazy traffic. Parts-wise, 150NK will be 2.5 times cheaper than Z400 (both new), guess same for parts. I would take your advice to start with 150NK, it will be easy to sell it anyway, once I "grow" over it.

[@Murad.bn2]

@@TomTom-gx1sm not sure if our dealer has any, as I far as I looked CFmoto 400cc and over have 2-cylinder engines, and price difference with Kawasaki gets less.

[@MotoControlEn]

I agree, small bikes are usually easier to sell, and you always can go bigger later:)

[@Sk0tus]

What about MT-03, CB300R, Versys-X 300, Ninja400? These are fine beginner bikes too but not even mentioned...

[@MotoControlEn]

Ninja was mentioned though:) I talked only about bikes which I tried to ride, of course I can't tell about all bikes in the world:)

[@ChrisSangpilLee]

i own a svartpilen 401 and rode it for around 6000km. now i am planning to move on to another "beginer bike" f900xr. :)

[@MotoControlEn]

Very good choice 👍

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

So many awesome choices. Surprised Ducati or Triumph are not for entry level. 🥺 no wonder 🤔💰💰💰💰😁

[@SaudiSmoker1]

HI. is (Duke 250) 2022 good for beginner?

[@trap4990]

Hi great video! Any info on royal Enfield classic?

[@llRub3Nll]

I mean the first 4 bikes are almost the same, the only differences is the style and siting position. KTM, Husqvarna, Dominar are all sharing the same engine and are all daughters of the same company. Although I cant disagree that all of them are the best begginere bikes in the tire list. Thank you for the review mate, keep rock 🤟

[@bati5batata812]

how did you list a whole 16 bikes whithout mentioning the DRZ400 ??! its only downside is its a little bit old🤷🏻‍♂️

[@drakusgladius9666]

What do you think about vstrom 650 old one with abs ? It's a versatile bike

[@ChinoZ32]

I'm loving mt MT-07 as my first bike!

[@diggy-d8w]

Shorter people need not worry.... lol, take a DL/Safety course & some places furnish a bike so you'll get ideas by riding theirs while learning the basics about the sport. I had a Honda Transalp w/ a 600cc engine but I was plenty strong to pick her up & that's a good thing b/c I dropped it several times early on. Riding a dual-sport allows you to commute & to go off the road some which gives you more places to ride more of the time. Dual Sports allows you to use your bike more so you learn a lot faster! Most people don't keep the 1st bike so get one, rag it the F#@K out, & get another one. The great thing about the 2nd bike is you've got a lot more knowledge & direction. Be safe out there & I'm here looking to get my 1st bike since the late 90's...... I'm a noob once again, lmFao....Go Figure,,,,,,,,,, peace & GB ALL

[@zensamui2409]

How about the REHunter.?

[@dixichannel4422]

I've ridden 125cc for 5 years. Then I paused bikes for 10 years because of life. Now I bought 1190 adv. Waiting for spring to see if I screwed up.

[@dividead100]

What do you think of 600cc injection inline 4 naked bikes from the 00s?

[@ante4672]

Why ninja 300 is not on list and yamaha r3 is? Is it bad bike or?

[@MauricioLJ]

I got a second hand Himalayan 411... Jackpot!!

[@sid.h]

Ninja 650, Versys 650. Comfortable, good-looking, sporty, manageable power, some modern features, affordable. Perfect all-rounders.

[@ragder13]

I am starting with a hypermotard 950 sp and grow with it. I like the sitting position and the riding modes. Duke 390 it is small, and looks for teenagers.

[@agicsuad9291]

My first bike was 150cc Skuter xmax yamaha from 1994, after that zx9r 900cc 145hp, so basically from on foot to the rocket and into space :D

[@owil2254]

Watching this video made me realise i probably picked the worst bikes to start on, grom + bmw r1150r. But im 7 months since starting I haven't dropped either yet, but goes to show any bike is better than no bike.

[@MarioSanchez-os3fv]

😂😂 i got the rebel 500 before i watched this video. I love it!

[@ixion_cyb]

Hey Andrei, have you heard about the 450SR? Is it an alright sports bike for a beginner?

[@harryhelina9859]

ninja 400 with better brakes and very slightly faster also way more tech

[@shagormohammadmridha9482]

Great information. Take love from Bangladesh ❤️

[@mstelios4259]

Last three bikes are horrible for beginners. Too tall, tol heavy, too much power and torque. The only good thing is that you won't have to push them very far when you crash them on your way out from the dealership.

[@einzeltier]

Would you consider the 390 Duke big enough for me, 1,87m athletic long legs? Looking for my first bike (20 years after doing my license xD) and actually a fan of Nakeds design. Recently rented a CB500X for a day and felt very comfortable right away though, whereas trying a Yamaha MT-07 rather felt like sitting on top of the bike instead of "in" the bike 🤷

[@Mr450pro]

Definitely go with the 500x

[@jean-paullanglois5452]

Try a wee-strom !

[@shannonmcatee9610]

Ain't been on anything in yrs, got pissed at every shop being zero help while looking for a dual sport 250-300, just found a deal on a 07' ktm 525... 🤣 big change in scale I started with

[@ramblinjay3816]

I wanted a KTM 390 so bad but couldn't find any local or a pan america. I ended up getting a Harley 48, I love it so far for my first bike. Maybe in the future I'll swap it out for something else.

[@chriss3913]

Well I went SV650 for first one, not too small, not too big and is supposedly reliable.

[@JG-pe7qo]

Thanks lot your video are very pleasant to watch

[@mrwpg]

The price of the Ninja 400 compared to the er-6N is about the same where i am, making me think i should go with the 6N.

[@markmarku4416]

Not only you are good, but you are funny to! 😀🙋‍♂️

[@Baleur]

Strange to me that there was no Ninja 650 or MT-07 in this list.

[@dry509]

Would you say a Duke 390 would be satisfying for an experience writer to rip around on for fun?

[@MotoControlEn]

Yes!

[@Arthur_the_Lazy]

what about Royal Enfields? There are plenty of bykes for a good price

[@MotoControlEn]

I can't tell really, I've never rode one🤷‍♂️

[@ivanrodic2704]

Payed by KTM?

[@ImmortalRider28]

Ur views about Kawasaki versys 650

[@dombower]

First thing, looks Second thing, sound. Third…nope that’s it.

[@marekroginski9269]

Which beginner bike (250-500cc) is good for motogymkhana?

[@MotoControlEn]

For training occasionally almost any bike will do. For more or less serious gymkhana riding the bike must be cheap, with big lean angles and small turning radius. And it shouldn't suffer much when you drop it. DRZ400, KLX300SM - I would probably consider one of them.

[@verediano]

What about Kawasaki Z650RS?

[@coolfriend693]

What about duke 200 or 250?

[@salaheddineaouari7999]

What do u think about TRK502 X as a first bike?

[@MotoControlEn]

Never rode it, hope to try:)

[@maomekat2369]

Too heavy

[@bogdank9714]

I've learned to ride on a 700cc naked because that was the license requirement in Denmark, where I was learning. So I'd say "buy something slowish and unintimidating" is an overcaution at best. Then I bought myself a full fat 300 kg of steel and chrome factory custom cruiser and riding it perfectly fine and very happy. It's really easy to handle at slow speed because of the low CoG, comfy to sit and controls feel a lot less twitchy compared to nakeds. Also, a torquey low-revving engine is a lot easier to manage in daily situations. So, you get a thumbs down for both advises. I'd say go get what you want - the most important thing is that you start enjoying the process. Then you'll naturally learn everything because it will be fun first of all. Well, maybe don't get a turbo hayabusa. That thing will fucking murder you at first corner.

[@thetraveller8786]

Bought Xpulse 200 4v as my first bike.

[@SeakalalaMojapelo-yg8jm]

Beginner's bike, what about Honda CB500X or NC750X?

[@rincewind666]

I learnt to ride on a CB500F, it was a great beginner bike, so I assume the X must be as well. Above 500, I think the more horse power you get, the worse it is for a beginner, because it's hard to practise slow manoeuvres when your bike wants to go fast.

[@gkossatzgmxde]

Almost the entire range of Royal Enfields minus the 2 cylinder types are very good beginner bikes.

[@АндрейМарк-ч1х]

I got a 2013 bandit 650 as first. Don't recommend it. I love it, but it's very heavy for a naked bike (250 kg wet) and it rides like a cow. Power is also kinda boring because of the weight-to-power ratio (86 HP stock) and after 2 months of riding I'm already bored with it and want something faster, and for sure lighter. Looking for an r6 now.

[@SkyeGellmann]

Ur awesome!! Favourate indeed!

[@davebilson]

Do not buy a new bike, as a beginner! I wrecked my first bike, a brand new 1995 Kawasaki ZX6R Ninja, after having it for just 3 months. A badly judged overtake of a truck, because I had been travelling too close behind it, and had missed the "No overtaking hidden dip" sign at the side of the road. I was overtaking the truck when a car emerged, out of a hidden dip, just in front of me. I swerved the car, but in a panic took a fist full of front brake and locked the front wheel putting the bike on its nose and the headlight into the tarmac. The aluminium frame folded where the ram air intakes entered the frame on impact, putting the front wheel through the radiator and sending me over the handlebars head over heals down the road for 50m+. I ended up with a scuffed helmet and leathers, a stiff neck and a twisted ankle. The bike didn't fare too well. My second bike was a 1997 Suzuki RF900 that I paid £1400 for and sold it 10 years later for £750. The engine on the RF900 is bulletproof. The handling was pretty good and very forgiving. The bike was quite heavy though and the pegs were quite high for someone over 6ft 2" tall. I had no problem riding it in all weather conditions, including snow sometimes I sold the bike over 10 years ago and haven't ridden since, though your videos are getting me interested in bike ownership again.

[@dry509]

Excellent.

[@arkadymagomedov1700]

How about Triumph Trident?

[@otlndsh]

390 ADV gets me fizzy every time!!

[@IndigoJo]

Can you actually start riding on a 400cc motorbike in much of the world? Is the UK unique in restricting novice riders to 125cc? It's strange to see videos calling bikes with half-litre engines begimmers' bikes, and lists of beginners' bikes that include not one 125.

[@atem8101]

I dont like how the same bike is repeated multiple times just to show the faired/naked/adv version of the exact same motorcycle with small differences..

[@MotoControlEn]

Same engine doesn't really mean the same bike:) It's sort of like saying that Corvette and Tahoe are the same car because of similar v8 engine. Try them yourself, they are very different.

[@ВасилийЛёвушкин-ш3з]

Wow! Again, my favorite motorcycle teacher rushed to the rescue and persuaded me to change the jalopy for a comfortable bike! Have you tried Honda 750 NS? They say it is very suitable for a beginner. Thank you very much for teaching in mototeme! Ого! Опять мой любимый мото учитель примчался на помощь и уговорил поменять драндулет на удобный байк! А Вы пробовали Хонда 750 НС? Говорят очень пригодна именно для новичка. Спасибо большое за учительство в мототеме!

[@MotoControlEn]

Привет:) Да, НЦшку пробовал, не сказал бы что он прям для новичка - скорее просто универсальный практичный мот. Но учиться на нем вполне можно!

[@luckylook7159]

Bought my first bike a bmw f700gs 2016 model

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Long Term effect, Insurance premium :D the higher the CC the higher you pay for Insurance, Insurance is what you will pay as long as you own the bike.

[@JokicSlobodan]

Royal Enfield meteor 350 big/small bike.

[@the.communist]

Rebel 500 can do highway speed without problems

[@douglasburt1622]

What? No Yamaha MT-03? I thought you would say it's perfect....next to the Duke, of course. So, why not?

[@fingerhorn4]

I enjoy your channel very much but most of these recommendations are nuts. Apart from the lower powered KTMs (which are very expensive), and the small BMWs, nearly every motorcycle you recommend is WAY too powerful for a beginner. I understand a beginner to be someone who has only just passed their test or is still a learner who is restricted to 125cc . A 900cc, 100hp bike is madness for a "beginner". You don't mention any Honda 500c which are very well made and still have PLENTY of power. For the first time I think you are plain wrong in your recommendations.