whatchu think? maybe a used vulcan 500 would probably be a good suggestion. similar riding position, much lower price, less weight, and a lot less power.
I’m a true Sportster aficionado. I’m on my 3rd Sporty, and having owned 2 big twins, I’ll never own anything but a Sportster.
That said, it’s not a good choice for a beginner. I really like to see beginners on small 250cc-450cc bikes for a at least a year. Earn your stripes then move up to a full-sized bike.
it’s not a good choice for a beginner
....:-( please don’t destroy my dreams....
Melas knows his Sporties.
HD isn’t going anyplace, they will be there when you get some experience. Get a used, cheap bike you won’t be afraid to drop at a stoplight. Ride the snot out of it, sell it for about what you paid for it, and then get your Sporty or whatever other Harley you want.
Agree...
a 250-450 range bike gives the most “forgiving” ride
and is a great way to build up the “muscle memory”
to be able to control the bigger bikes.
They are generally, however, insufficient
to handle expressway driving.
If you have never driven a motorcycle,
some might even consider a 250-500cc range scooter
so you do not have to simulataneously learn
transmission/clutch skills