Best Motorcycles For Beginners
The Necessary Tools
So, you're looking to join the riding revolution and want to find the right motorcycle for you. You're in luck because at Harley-Davidson®, we have a wide variety of the best motorcycles for beginners. Before beginning your search for a good beginner motorcycle, ensure you have all the prerequisites required of a rider. To make sure that you and other riders are safe on the road, we recommend taking our Harley-Davidson® motorcycle safety course taught by Harley-Davidson® certified instructors. You'll learn about controls, handling, and much more, all hands-on in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson®. Completing our class will also get you a Delaware Motorcycle Course Completion Card which acts as an endorsement to get your motorcycle license. Now that you have the knowledge of the road under your wheels and you're covered with a motorcycle license, it's time to discover your next ride. Our Harley-Davidson® dealer in Smyrna, DE, has put together a list of the best motorcycles for beginners. When one of them catches your attention, visit Rommel Harley-Davidson® Smyrna to take a test ride!
Things To Consider
When it comes to deciding what the best motorcycle is for beginners, you should remember that everyone is different, and every bike is different. Something as simple as your height can affect the kind of ride that's right for you. We recommend looking for a bike that is between 300 to 400 lbs., has an engine size between 150 to 600 cc to prevent you from getting overwhelmed, and a ride that comes with an Anti-Lock Braking System. Though we have many new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles in stock, we often suggest buying pre-owned for your first ride because it's bound to get a couple of scrapes along the way.
Harley-Davidson® Street 500
Though the Harley-Davidson® Street 500 was discontinued in 2020, you can still find pre-owned models at our Harley-Davidson® dealership. This model easily makes the list of best motorcycles for beginners because it was specifically designed for novice riders. With a 494 cc engine, a low seat height, and mid-mounted foot controls, it's an easy ride and handles confidently.
Harley-Davidson® Softail® Models
Whether looking at a Harley-Davidson® Street Bob 114, a Harley-Davidson® Low Rider, or a Harley-Davidson® Fat Bob 114, you can't go wrong when purchasing a Harley-Davidson® Softail® model. Softail® is a specialized frame made to be lightweight to help increase maneuverability and handling for the rider. They are also extremely well balanced, have enough power that you'll still have the thrill of riding a motorcycle and come with many ways to upgrade to elevate your ride as you gain more experience.
Kawasaki Ninja 400
If you want to venture outside of Harley-Davidson® models, the Kawasaki Ninja has become known as one of the best motorcycles for beginners due to its tech and power, as well as its easy upkeep. It has 399 cc of displacement and is lightweight, coming in at 370 lbs. This sports bike also delivers thrilling performance making it one of the best starter motorcycles and ensuring you'll be happy with it for many years to come.
Shop Rommel
After you've learned the basics and received your motorcycle license, be sure to visit Rommel Harley-Davidson® Smyrna to find your first ride! We'll happily point you to the best motorcycles for beginners we have in stock, and you'll be hitting the road on your new motorcycle in no time.