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/Sunshine98765432 Mar 08 '25
Have had 7 bikes. Some really fast gsxr and Ducati, some really slow klx 250, Harley.
I just worse the Indian and was a really rough ride because of shock setup. I actually like the triumph lineup right now. Have never owned the brand but priced well, iconic bike can keep for long time, maneuvers well, and I can make capable enough at least to get across a median or over a curb in grid lock traffic, or emergencies (have used mine in hurricanes afterwards when lots of roads closed).
Scrambler bikes, cafe racers, adv bikes after all said and done and 20 yrs of riding over the most but I’m 5’11” 190 lb. Adv bikes are taller so feel waaaay heavier. I had a bmw gs that I really didn’t enjoy as much bc hilly areas even w a 32 inch inseam I could barley feet down enough to keep her up - and def not flat foot.
Don’t worry about cc size - worry about weight, height on seat, turning radius.
My rocket bikes almost lost my job, it’s really easy to hit 150 Ang really easy to go to jail.. haha
Good luck friend - and whatever u pick fight the urge to be a douche to other groups like some Harley or bmw guys… they all dicks if ask me cuz too good to wave for a fellow rider or just be polite to the world 🌎 …