February 15, 2009 at 5:29 am
#16499
Jon D.
Participant
I can see where you are coming from, might I recommend the Suzuki dr-z400m. to start off or something similar. Sport bikes are not very forgiving to a beginner,get some saddle time first. I think you will like honing your skills prior to purchasing a hotter bike. Although there are smaller cc sportbikes out there besides the ninja ,you have really narrowed your choices. The 500 vulcan or some of the other cruisers or standards would make a fine first bike. Keep in mind that your first bike will not be your last and opening up your horizons at this point will pay off in the long run. Whatever you decide is fine by me, this is just an opinion and hopefully helpful. Ride safe and God bless. Jon D.