New Rider - First bike in Monster or Street Triple style

[benmc]

All

Wife and I have just moved to Dallas Texas from the UK and I have finally got around to taking my bike test.

Now comes the subject of what should I look at for my first bike. Looked and tested a cruiser (Triumph America) lovely bike but not for me, not sporty enough and too laid back.

I have fallen in love with the looks of the Monster or Street Triple and would love to get one in a year or two.

In the mean time what should I be looking at in a similar style that is much more suited to a beginner?

Any help appreciated and no I am not going to go American and get a Harley!

Thanks
Ben

[benmc]

So it would not be crazy/stupid to have a Monster or Street Triple as a first bike? I assume I should start on something smaller for 6+ months

Ben

[benmc]

mpusch said:

Eh, this forum is fairly lenient for first bikes. Perhaps because of the stringent testing in the UK before you get your license. All the American ones suggest starting small, and I agree with them. Small bikes are fun too, and more forgiving for the inevital mistakes you'll make. I had a blast on my Ninja 500, and it felt plenty fast for the year or so I had it. But it was also a great bike to learn on, and I'm sure glad I didn't start on my Daytona.

Interesting point that I took my test in the US which involved about 7 hours of driving around a coned off car park. Speed no more than 20 mph and no interaction with other road users. While I can 'ride' a bike, my experience in driving in the real world is zero.

[benmc]

Yes MSF test last weekend. Don't get me wrong it was good and the instructor was great but leaves you will no real world experience.

[benmc]

All

Thanks for the advice and guidance. I have decided to take a slightly different route for the first 6 months, going to pick this nice Suzuki TU250X up tomorrow - http://www.planokawasakisuzuki.com/new_vehicle_det...

Very cheap entry to biking for me and something that will allow me to learn to ride properly before buying a bigger bike.

Will let you know how it goes!!

Ben

[benmc]

JG5 said:

Majorly OT, but get yourself to Joe T's in Fort Worth, good eating

Ticked that off 2 weeks ago. Discovered the margarita pitchers that led to a $150 drunken cowboy hat purchase before Billy Bobs!!?,

[benmc]

Picket up my little TU250X today. Very easy and comfortable to ride, hope it lasts me 6 months while I get my bearings.

Oddest thing, without even thinking you see every car as someone trying to kill you :-)

Ben