Riding a motorcycle requires finding an equilibrium of power, comfort and stability. If you choose a bike that is too powerful or difficult to control, it could quickly spiral out of control, leading to potential crashes.
Selecting the ideal motorcycle will enable you to expand your riding abilities and build up confidence. Our selection of beginner motorcycles provides the optimal balance of power and simplicity of use.
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Royal Enfield’s Meteor 350 is an effortless cruiser. Although only boasting 20bhp, its air/oil-cooled single cylinder engine produces ample torque allowing you to travel at highway speeds without needing to change gears.
A brand-new twin downtube spine frame and 41 mm telescopic forks deliver excellent handling capabilities. However, fast cornering should be avoided in order to preserve balance of the bike.
Switchgear in this Meteor is period correct; however, its levers don’t conform well with thin fingers. Furthermore, its brakes were underwhelming during our test run: recording only 159-foot stopping distance.
Royal Enfield has introduced another modern touch to their Meteor motorcycle: standard models receive a Tripper navigation function which connects with their Ride app for turn-by-turn directions on an LCD screen inside of their analogue speedometers.
The Honda CBR600F
The Honda CBR600F is an ideal motorcycle for city commuting or long highway rides while still holding up well at race tracks. Equipped with advanced electronics such as TFT dashes and Inertial Measurement Units that enable traction control, riding modes, wheelie control, and engine brake braking control capabilities – making the CBR600F an excellent all-around choice!
This bike comes equipped with a dual seat, grab rail and centre stand to make everyday riding simpler; yet sporty enough for winding roads. Furthermore, its engine revs at just 6000rpm in general traffic so driving comfortably won’t involve constantly shifting up and down gears.
Plus, this bike is far cheaper than its rivals and tends to last a lot longer too – perfect for beginners looking for their first bike. Additionally, used versions often come equipped with extras like luggage racks or heated grips; that is why beginners so frequently opt for this model.
The Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki’s Ninja 650 has been one of the best beginner bikes available for 17 years now and still remains one of the easiest 650cc machines to start riding, thanks to an upright comfortable seat position and approachability that welcomes riders of all skill levels. Additionally, it is A2-license compliant, meaning it will grow with your riding experience as it matures. Furthermore, this year the Ninja has received upgraded instrumentation including an all-digital TFT color display instrumentation compatible with Kawasaki Rideology app for smartphone connectivity and customizable display display display options – another year of perfection!
This motorcycle is powered by a 649cc parallel-twin engine with plenty of low-end torque that easily reaches 10,000rpm redline. The agile chassis offers both sporty performance and daily versatility to meet riders of all experience levels; light weight and agile make for effortless traffic maneuvers, while two-piston front brakes efficiently squeeze 300mm petal discs with ease.
The Triumph Street Twin
If the modern classic look of a Triumph Bonneville appeals to you but you’re looking for an economical high-performance machine, the Street Twin may be perfect. Since its debut in 2016, this bike has proven very popular among modern classic enthusiasts.
This model was specifically created for riders who enjoy cruising around town or exploring scenic routes during their weekends, offering intuitive handling on real roads. With comfortable ergos, a stable double-cradle steel-tube frame, and predictable handling it is perfect for both novice and veteran riders alike.
The engine generates adequate torque and horsepower, with Brembo and Nissin calipers for superior stopping power at the front for safe riding on any type of terrain. You can choose between two riding modes to change throttle map mapping and traction control intervention parameters accordingly. It offers effortless handling around turns while still remaining comfortable for top speeds – dropping seamlessly into corners without ever becoming uncontrollable!