Bike Motorcycle
Is a Royal Enfield motorcycle a good first bike to buy and learn on?
I'm interested in learning to ride a motorcycle. I've really looked into the Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (499cc) as a first purchase. I'm looking to get this bike to ride around a very residential area solely for the purpose of the ride. Any thoughts if this bike is a good place to start, or just a little too much bike?
I'd say no. I am a fan of British bikes, and have owned a lot of them. I have ridden a couple of generations of the modern Enfields, and the best thing to be said about them is, they are a really good imitation of a British bike from the 50s or 60s.
I have a buddy who rides one. He wears an Avirex flight jacket over a nice Filson wool vest. He looks so good on his Enfield that, if I didn't know him and his girl friend, I'd say he was gay.
When I was a lad, we learned on bikes like this because we had to. You don't have to. Start on something Japanese. Even if it is 20 years old, it will have fewer quirks you have to ride around than a new Enfield.
In fact, since you are just learning, start out on a dual sport bike. learn to really ride it. Slide around on some loose surfaces and learn how to save a bike that wants to get away from you. Once you know how to ride, knock yourself out with Enfields and Urals and whatever other retro stuff catches your fancy.
 
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