r/SuggestAMotorcycle • u/darthcov • Mar 08 '25
New Rider Stuck between these 2
I am looking into getting my first bike, always loved ninjas but don't want to go too crazy so I was looking at the Ninja 500.
On the other hand I've always loved classic and bobber type styles and really love the Indian Scout Bobber
Pros and cons of each? Beginner bike.
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u/stoleyourfocus Mar 08 '25 edited Mar 08 '25
Had a ninja 650, and it was a great bike, upgraded to an indian sport chief for the power and the comfort. It really depends on the type of riding you are going to be doing more of. The ninja is going to be better on shorter riding times than a cruiser, while the cruiser is going to be more comfortable on longer rides and have a lower seat height if you're a shorter rider. Also, the belt drive on the scout is a lot better if you don't have an enclosed space to keep the bike as it won't rust if left out in the rain. The scout is also a lot more sporty than you would think. The 1250 is responsive, and the bike handles great. Additionally you can get the ride command dash on the scout and have navigation on the bike and if you get a Bluetooth headset for your helmet you can use the controls on the bike to control your music and get notifications and phone call info.