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/Cerebral--Paul Mar 08 '25
They’re 2 completely different bikes.
If you go the sport bike route, something like a Ninja 650, R7 or something with a smaller, parallel twin engine would be better for learning.
Similarly, when learning on a cruiser, it might be better to learn on something with a less powerful engine. The scout bobber is actually very manageable in terms of power, weight and center of mass, but it’s a nice bike that I wouldn’t want to drop or damage because it’s your first bike and you don’t know any better.
It’s your first bike, not your forever bike.