The styles are the cruiser, with the pegs forward for that relaxed style. There is the standard bike with feet generally straight down on the pegs. There is the racing bike where the rider is hunched over and the legs are behind them. The seat height of the racing bike is usually higher than the other bikes, which means a stretch of legs at a stop sign or light.

In addition, there is the money factor. The larger the engine or the cc or cubic centimeters of the engine, the larger the price. Beginners are faced with a dilemma. Should they get a lighter bike until they master their skills or grow into an intermediate bike, which is around 800cc’s in power?

As long as the bike is not overly heavy, it might be better to grow into an intermediate size motorcycle. This will save money in the long run. If you think cars lose their trade-in value fast, motorcycles lose their value even faster. This means every trade in, puts you deeper into debt. Pay cash whenever possible.

For city driving it is not necessary to go beyond the intermediate engine range of around 800 cc in power. This would include some of the Harley Davidson models and the excellent Suzuki M50 and C50. Highway driving of long distances could require those over 1000 cc’s in power. All depends on the individual and the buyer should study up on which is the best bike for them both concerning their skill level and their wallets.