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A beginning pilot would not expect to learn to fly in an F-16 fighter or a wide body jetliner, so why do beginning [[motorcyclists]] expect to learn to ride on a 600cc sport bike or a heavyweight cruiser? Ideally, I would like to see more beginning riders buy a standard 125cc motorcycle for their first street bike. There is a reason that so many [[Motorcycle Safety Foundation]] courses maintain their aging fleets of 125cc Hondas for their entry level classes. | |||
These bikes are especially well suited to beginning riders of smaller than average stature, limited upper body strength, or limited confidence in their ability to master this new activity. Even very experienced riders find use for a small bike. Often small motorcycles are still enjoyable to experienced riders for "in-town" rides. | These bikes are especially well suited to beginning riders of smaller than average stature, limited upper body strength, or limited confidence in their ability to master this new activity. Even very experienced riders find use for a small bike. Often small motorcycles are still enjoyable to experienced riders for "in-town" rides. | ||
Many 125cc street bikes can accelerate briskly off the line, are fast enough to keep up with city traffic, will cruise at 50 mph, and handle like a "real" motorcycle, not a scooter or a trail bike. If it falls onto its side, most riders can right it without assistance. | Many 125cc street bikes can accelerate briskly off the line, are fast enough to keep up with city traffic, will cruise at 50 mph, and handle like a "real" motorcycle, not a scooter or a trail bike. If it falls onto its side, most riders can right it without assistance. In military aviation terms, a 125 makes an ideal primary trainer. | ||
Of course, few riders will be satisfied with a 125cc machine in the long run. But, for the new motorcyclist's first few thousand miles, one of these lightweight machines will make a fine commuter and primary trainer. And, no matter what motorcycle a new rider buys first, within a year or two he or she will want to try something different. Most riders own several motorcycles before they find the bike they like best. Burn those last two sentences into your brain. Your first motorcycle is a trainer, not a "keeper," no matter what you buy! Unfortunately, [[Harley-Davidson]], [[Buell]], [[BMW]], and [[Triumph]] offer nothing in this class. | Of course, few riders will be satisfied with a 125cc machine in the long run. But, for the new motorcyclist's first few thousand miles, one of these lightweight machines will make a fine commuter and primary trainer. And, no matter what motorcycle a new rider buys first, within a year or two he or she will want to try something different. Most riders own several motorcycles before they find the bike they like best. Burn those last two sentences into your brain. Your first motorcycle is a trainer, not a "keeper," no matter what you buy! Unfortunately, [[Harley-Davidson]], [[Buell]], [[BMW]], and [[Triumph]] offer nothing in this class. | ||