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Originally Posted by punkindave
I'm pretty amazed that folks think there's only a sport bike or a cruiser.. There's quite a few "Standard" bikes that make excellent starter bikes!
Here's a couple of my personal favorite choices for a first bike.. V-twins, lots of torque, easy to maintain and liquid cooled.
Lots of them around, excellent choices in an "Standard" bike. Again. huge aftermarket and enough power to get the job done. Later versions of the V-Strom can be had with ABS!
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ABS would be great on a first bike for sure!
As far as sport bike, cruiser, etc., I look at it as conventional upright seating position (cruiser), and heels-in-yer-butt forward lean position (sport). It looks like your two choices follow that train of thought, top bike looks conventional, bottom looks more sport bike position.
I'm getting up in age, my back & knees don't like the forward lean for very long. You go on with your hotrod, I'll putter along and watch the back door
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