03-19-2018, 12:50 AM
It'll probably be fine for her, but then again, it could be heavy and expensive for a first bike. The new Rebel is a much improved bike and comes in a 500cc version. Could work. So could the CB500. My wife rides a CTX700 and it is light and comfortable for her (5'6").
As far as new riders riding the CB1100, my son learned on a 250, but rode my CB1100 while still a newbie. Did not like it at all -- "top heavy" was what he felt. I'm sure he would have got used to it, but he went off to college and really hasn't ridden any motorcycle since.
Good luck on your search.
As far as new riders riding the CB1100, my son learned on a 250, but rode my CB1100 while still a newbie. Did not like it at all -- "top heavy" was what he felt. I'm sure he would have got used to it, but he went off to college and really hasn't ridden any motorcycle since.
Good luck on your search.