Does it matter what Motorbike you have for a first Bike?

The difference is this ... a smaller cc bike weighs less as well as the throttle is easier to control. This means you'll learn how to ride well faster. I see it happen all the time, guy gets liter bike (1000cc) can't manage it well and it ends up either scaring them or getting them hurt, then they stop riding. It has worked for some but I don't think it should be considered ok to tell new riders to do. Would you rather be a mediocre rider on a big flashy bike or a better than average rider on an unassuming bike? You'll get more respect the latter way, I can tell you that for sure. Best of luck whatever you chose and keep the shiny side up.

What ever your comfortable with and you can afford is the one for you if you use common sense and are care full you will be alright

Not really. Just get what you like and what you can afford. Happy riding.

Get what you can afford and think you handle, you'll be the one riding it so does it matter what people think ?

My first bike was a 1970 Honda cb750, Fastest bike of it's day. I had no problems with it because I just took it easy. I realize a liter bike is much faster but I think you'll be ok as long as you respect it and don' try and do more than you are capable of. Good Luck.

> Does it matter what Motorbike you have for a first Bike? Size does matter. My third motorcycle was a Kawasaki Police 1000. If that had been my first, I would not have learned how to ride. It's just too darned heavy, and I would have given up.

how quickly do you want to kill yourself.

honest would not go onto a 1 litre bike if not been on one before as will end up a organ donor depend wot kind of riding you will be into basically they fall into 4 categories custom (laid back bike with lot of shinny stuff) sports ( for blasting the miles away) sports tourers simlar to sports but more comfy on long runs tourers for long runs but need to be very experienced rider to get the knee down also remeber first bike so insurance may be very expnsive or impossible depending on age loaction garaged etc if just short blast something like the cbr 500 or similar honda varedo if want a bit of speed go for a sports bike like a zx6 r ninja cbr 600 r6 my first bike was a old zx6 r ninja put a serious smile on my face now wiser and experienced now got a vfr vtec

Sports bikes will typically put more weight onto your arms and wrists. In addition you will need to tense your neck more to look forward. For short journeys this isn't likely to be a problem, but if you ride in town all day then it could be. Normally the wind blast will take some of the weight - but not at town speeds. A sports bike will also, typically, have an engine better suited to mid to high revs. This means pulling away is more tiresome than on a tourer/cruiser. On top of all that different bikes have different clutches. Some are fierce, others light and easy. The answer has to be to try before you buy. This means at least an hour or so on the roads you are likely to use - not just a whizz around the block. Good luck.