02-01-2014, 09:38 AM
I bought a 2000 Moto Guzzi Quota as my first bike back after a 26 year vacation. I did take a Motorcycle Safety course first so I had some seat time. Highly recommended. Nice to have professionals get you back into thinking like a motorcyclist again. Since you don't know what you don't know there is a good chance you'll learn something, you will knock the rust off of skills you may not have remembered you need too.
I could have just as easily started with the CB1100 if it had been available. Nice to have a good high torque motor to forgive mistakes with the clutch. Not too much horsepower, and while there is plenty of power to get you in trouble it comes on very smoothly with proper manners. It is also enough bike to keep you entertained as your skills come back and your confidence builds back.
For a first time rider; she is a better choice than what many first timers choose, but not the best.
I could have just as easily started with the CB1100 if it had been available. Nice to have a good high torque motor to forgive mistakes with the clutch. Not too much horsepower, and while there is plenty of power to get you in trouble it comes on very smoothly with proper manners. It is also enough bike to keep you entertained as your skills come back and your confidence builds back.
For a first time rider; she is a better choice than what many first timers choose, but not the best.