The BEST Beginner Motorcycles in 2024

With so many great choices out there, what beginner bike should you choose? Watch to find out!

Recommended *Beginner* Motorcycle Gear:

*The Gear I Personally Wear and Trust*

FAQ:

What should my first bike be? A Turbo Hayabusa.

Very funny, no seriously. What should I get? A TURBO BUSA.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:12 Ninja 400
2:50 Honda CRF300L
5:14 Suzuki SV650
8:39 Honda CB500X
9:51 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
11:34 Triumph Speed 400

[ismeelbacon]

Before I even watch I'm gonna say, just buy a bike and you will have fun.

[seifdriouech]

my first "bike"(many might argue that it's a moped) was a 2002 Aprilia RS 50, i picked it up for dirt cheap and it was great to learn how to use a clutch and shift gears without worrying about killing myself. i put a big bore kit and a exhaust on it and it was a blast redlining on all gears without breaking the law. i used it to commute to my work for a year and then i picked up a gen2 sv650.

[kyleadamson]

Bought an 07 sv650 2 years ago. Best decision of my life. It’s a joy! it can do all street speeds without a second thought. Love it. Yammie was a huge part of that choice.

[mjordan]

Just bought a Speed 400 for those days when I just didn't feel like dragging out my Tiger Explorer.
It's an absolute hoot and far exceeded my expectations. Torquey as all get out. It's also nice that I can grab a handful of throttle and not be launched into the middle of next week.
I've been riding since 1961 and need the occasional reminder of just how much sheer fun a small bike can be.

[Mightymikep]

Just bought a 2024 Honda NC750X DCT and I love it. Automatic transmission, has manual paddle shifting as well. Simple, 55+mpg cruising all day long in SoCal.

[FoAmY]

My first bike was a '23 Kawasaki Z400, because I love naked bikes. Put on about 6k miles before a freshly painted tar snake, caused me to highside, and totaled the bike. My second (and current) bike is now an '18 Triumph Street Triple RS. Oh lordy, its nuts, and I love it.

[pine]

I watched these kind of videos on repeat 3-4 years ago. All I can say is that if you're a beginner or haven't bought your first bike yet, buy a beginner bike that you LOVE. And do it as soon as it is financially viable for you. I spent too long staring at youtube videos. I've now have my yamaha r7 (still lams license in Australia for some more months) and never looked back ❤

[Milxn]

The Triumph Speed 400 is a single cylinder, not a four-cylinder as mentioned in the video.

[XxLiArSLiKeMeXx]

Just bought my first bike last week at the age of 29. Found a 2018 sv650 local and it is a total blast to ride. Put on just about 400 miles in the last week and a half. Thanks for the final push I needed to get on two wheels!

[Foalsteed]

I started on a cb300r and a year later moved up to a cbr650r. I’m grateful of having a year on that smaller bike to get used to biking and as my 1st road bike!

[miklosko]

I decided to go for Yamaha fazer 600 as my first bike. I have skipped everything from A1 and A2 and went straight for the A class. I'm older, so there was no point for me with 198cm height and 110kg weight to go for anything smaller. Anything under 500cc was struggling a little to go up hills or had to rev the life out of it. Then I sat on the Fazer 600 and it was perfect. In fact I bought it after that. I love that thing. Also, as a 40 year old in not seeking any thrill /speed rides. So going out for spin with friends on days off is so calming and enjoyable to get away from everything for a while and just do what makes you happy, and I mean really happy and excited as the first day i got it.
If you're thinking about getting a bike and you're still undecided, just do it! I promise you will not regret it.
Good luck and be safe 🖖

[PeterNazarov]

I have the Vstrom 650 my wife has the SV650. It's our first bike's and after 4 years with them I can say we really like them and we still grow with them!. Ride safe.

[Mrtoyota]

Still the svartpilen 401! three years on it and still SO MUCH FUN

[markroberts]

My recommendation for a beginner bike is a low displacement(400cc or smaller) Dual sport. Not only are they street legal motorcycles but once you outgrow the low displacement, they’re still fun to ride off road where you don’t need or want a 800 or 1000. Normally they’re pretty cheap. I recommend any of the carbureted ones. You can pick them up for less than 4000 bucks low mileage, who cares about dropping them they’re made to be dropped.

[xvhocuv]

I purchased a 2018 Suzuki SV650 ABS 3 months ago. I had experience with dirt bikes and have riden other motorcycles in the past, I absolutely love it. I still daydream about bigger bikes like the MT-09 or Z900, but every time I get on the SV, it truly has the best usable power for street use. Only thing I want to change is the handlebars. I rode my brother-in-Law's z400, and I love the low flatter handlebars. They made the bike feel more agile in the twisties.

[Peliotka]

I went form 2018 Yamaha R3 to 2005 Yamaha R1 in a single year and it´s insane how that bike is similiar in handling to R3 except power. It´s so light and if you don´t cross 10 000 RPM you are good to go.

[SaintVeloth]

Getting a late 2021 Svartpilen w/ just 400 miles on it next week. Got to check it out today and I'm beyond excited!

[MexicanSanta]

Just bought my first bike a few months ago, and I love my DRZ400. Sure I can't fly down the highway, but for me it's great for commuting to college and hitting the trails out here in AZ on the weekends.

[monkeymang]

I got the Speed 400 as my first bike - I've had it for just over a month and it's been a blast!

[pratmak]

Saw the SV650 in the thumbnail and had to click for the GOAT