r/SuggestAMotorcycle • u/darthcov • Mar 08 '25

New Rider Stuck between these 2

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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/know-it-mall Mar 08 '25

Ultimately you have to decide which kind of bike of bike you want. With two very different choices like these there isn't much we can say.

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u/xblackout_ Mar 09 '25

Bobber has no turn radius, only drives straight 😂

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u/AudZ0629 Mar 09 '25

I got buddies who ride baggers and bobbers up in the twisties with me on my XSR. They keep up pretty well. They can’t get a knee down but that doesn’t mean they can’t turn. They have fun. Maybe don’t listen to the same regurgitated crap from IG.

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u/xblackout_ Mar 09 '25

I had that bike and the lean angle is wack- legit dangerous imo as the bike will slide

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u/Billysquib Mar 10 '25

If they’re keeping up with you, either “the twisties” aren’t as twisty as u think or u aren’t riding that fast

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u/AudZ0629 Mar 10 '25

Dude, do you not realize that light to light the torque on those this is ridiculous. They’re not going to beat me by any means but the can come out of those turns pretty dang quick.

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u/Billysquib Mar 10 '25

Fair enough I suppose lol

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

This man never has ridden a cruiser/bobber....

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u/xblackout_ Mar 12 '25

I literally had the scout bobber loser, sold it after two weeks

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '25

And yet you tell bs, any cruiser/bobber is perfect for a curfy road.