July 15, 2010 at 2:28 pm
#27511
JackTrade
Participant
I’m assuming you’re looking at a “standard” style bike.
As everyone here will tell you, best way to proceed is to 1) take the MSF course…not only to learn how to ride, but also to get some seat time, and 2) stop by a dealer and sit on different types of bikes to see what feels good.
But just based on your criteria, I’d say a good first bike for you would be an older Suzuki GS500. They’re non-faired (so they don’t have the sportbike look of the current model), quite beginner-friendly, have a neutral riding position, and have decent power for everyday use. They’re pretty common, and pretty reasonably priced.