August 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm
#28033
WeaponZero
Participant
How safe a bike is rated has absolutely nothing to do with how beginner-friendly it is. Two completely different things. The Aprilia Mana would be a bad idea for a first bike I think because of the weight, power, and the fact that the aftermarket/dealer network isn’t quite on par with that of the Japanese. IMO for a first bike stick with a reliable Japanese bike that has tons of aftermarket and dealer support, is under 600cc if a 4cyl or 650 if a twin, and is as light as can be.