About to get 1st bike

[Tarzanman]

bandits are comfortable to ride in my opinion. alright bike, esp for a first bike. SV's are still the best beginner bikes.

SV's have a little bit more low-end torque than I would give a beginner. Katana 600 or any other sub 80hp inline-4 engine or sub 50hp twin engine is best.

[Smittie61984]

SV's have a little bit more low-end torque than I would give a beginner. Katana 600 or any other sub 80hp inline-4 engine or sub 50hp twin engine is best.

SVs are good beginner bikes for someone with say some ATV experience(Clutch work) or some dirtbike experience(Trail bikes). Which a SV650s was the first bike I ever rode which belonged ot a friend. It's a good beginner bike but the TQ can get you into a lot of trouble. Usually from downshifting too soon and skidding the rear.

But SVs are great bikes.

The Bandits are great too.