I’m pretty sure I would like to go with cfmoto for my first bike. Their features and price are very attractive. Plus many local dealers carry them. Anyways, I’m struggling to decide between a sport bike or a naked style bike. I’m thinking the 675 model would be great to grow into as I learn.

I like the styling and design of the sport but I’ve seen in videos that sometimes they can be uncomfortable. To me it seems the naked would be less comfortable but I have no real experience with moto just mountain biking.

Any thoughts from more experienced riders? Or maybe anyone that owns one of them? Thanks in advance.

  • phant@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I’ve given this advice to many new riders and almost no ever takes it, but after a few months they usually say they should have. Buy literally any used bike that’s in your budget and is a reliable make/model. Preferably not super powerful or super heavy either. In 6 months time you will A: know if motorcycling is for you, and B: know a hell of a lot more about what kind of bike you want. Plus there’s a good chance you’ll drop your first bike (happens to most people) and dropping a brand new bike feels bad.

    • Labototmized@lemmy.worldOP
      3·
      1 month ago

      Yeah I’ve been keeping an eye open for a used ninja too - I know they’re a great first bike. I do worry buying used that it wasn’t taken care of and it’ll bite me in a month or two. I’m very particular with taking care of my machines. That’s why I’m leaning more towards buying a new cheaper brand like cfmoto.

      Thanks for the advice!