start with a small cc bike, it is more forgiving and easy/cheap to maintain,
started with a benelli 150 and after 2 yrs graduated to a 1000cc supersport, discipline and gearing up proper is very very super important.
cheers and all the best.

Suzuki 155 or Honda 250..also Tnt 250

Kawasaki ninja 300

300cc but avoid certain brands.....those chinese bikes with funny names nut there are good ones like taro qj motors and cf moto

Biker here. Yet to buy mine. I think anything between 150 and 400cc is a good beginner bike. 250cc is a sweet spot for beginners.

I trained with a Beth bike and a Kibo bike as well. I loved the kibo because of my height.

When the time comes and you have to buy a bike, I’d say avoid the Chinese brands. They have a bad rep 😅. You can get a second hand bike alafu ukishaiva get the type you want. If I’m to get a bike now, I’d go for the Yamaha/Suzuki Gixxer/Bajaj Dominar.

Get a 10yr old aluminium road bike and just ride. If you enjoy it you will be researching and reading about all the different available bikes on the internet in no time 😎. Then get what YOU want. Gravel bikes are popular these days because they are versatile for both nature and urban. Mountain bikes if you want to do more trail type riding.

First of all, this is really beautiful and the start of a long and transformative journey! Go on Facebook marketplace and maybe Craigslist. I got my first Cannondale road bike for $200 — it was an older ‘90s model with flat pedals. When I was ready to take it more seriously, I bought a used Cannondale synapse for $700 on marketplace and I absolutely love it. There are similar models by trek and specialized. Giant and Raleigh also make some. Be sure to research what kind of frame you need for the biking you want to do. There are gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes. Some frames are more aggressive racing frames and others are more relaxed frames suitable for longer rides or bike packing.

Make sure the sizing will 100% fit YOU. Don’t spend 100% of your budget on the bike itself as you may want to change the pedals, buy shoes, padded shorts, jerseys, tools, lights for the bike if you’re going to spend more fun and fast hours out there. Bulletproof cycling is a really great YouTube page for learning about proper bike fit and all kinds of basics. Enjoy the journey!

Cool thing about bikes is, you can always upgrade later.

Find a decent used bike and have it fit to you at a LBS. Just start riding and having fun. Make tweaks as required.

Try your local facebook groups for 2nd hand bikes. Make sure it fits you. Fit is better than expensive parts at this point

Basic and cheap for starter bike - find a local bike co-op or similar, get a reconditioned hybrid or mountain bike, get out and have fun. Leanr how to service, clean and maintain it. Once you've got some miles under your belt, you might want to get a bike that's really you - whether it be road, MTB, gravel or whatever. Pedals, wheels, it's all good.

A comment on my earlier post

You have mentioned $100 which is equalant to ₹8.5k

For that price, get a Btwin Mybike for 7k

And get accessories from a local cycle shop for around 1k

Or get the decathlon accessories which costs 2.2k for mud flaps, bottle holder, lock, bell and stand

Or if you have a little more money to spend, get the Rockrider ST20 HF for 7,499 at discount.

For an extra 500, it gives Quick release on the seat post and front wheel, black anodized rims which look nicer and curved front fork for slightly better shock absorption

Opt for Decathlon; they offer a reliable service network and excellent parts availability. If, in the future, you decide to upgrade, you’ll be able to source the parts and have them installed on the bike. This way, you can give your bike a fresh look every now and then.

Try getting used, you'd get riverside 120 for around 6.5k

Why all terrain?

General advice:

At this price, don't expect:

Good disk brakes and Suspension. These very low quality and it will be better to stay away from these. Disk brakes at this price give similar or worse performance to V-brakes

Don't buy from:

Leader and Urban Terrain, these cycles might look like a good deal but the parts are of very low quality and will fail very fast and end up being a headache .

My recommendations: Rockrider ST 20

Simple and reliable no frills bicycle. You can get a better service experience if you have a decathlon shop nearby. The cycle has a lifetime warranty on frame and fork.

It will cost about 10,193 with accessories such as

Bell:299

Mud flaps: 599

Stand: 799

Bottle holder: 199

Lock: 299

Saddle Cover: 499

For the ST20 HF model which is going for 7,499 on clearance sale

If you want gears, you can try out the ST 30 which costs exactly 2500 more than this cycle. The ST 30 is similar to the ST 20 with a 7 speed transmission. Some don't like the grip shifters on the ST 30 but that is purely a personal preference

Dont buy a bike for learning.

Learn to drive a bike and then buy the one you like.

I mean I still ride a cb shine 125 cc am 19 its been a year I might upgrade in the next 3 years..I am enjoying my ride wont lie 😌

Try with 100-125cc bikes like hf delux, sp125, glamour, xtreme 125r or raider

Xtreme 125r with abs, xpulse 210

you can go with 125cc -160cc segment bikes

tvs raidar 125, xtreme 125r and pulsor 125

some more options are yamaha fz , mt 15

ALL these bikes are light weight and easily managed .

Like fellow redditors mentioned you have experience of riding scooty/balancing you can go for 200-250cc vehicles else start with 150-180 cc.

CB 300f- most VFM, F250 has sweet handling, pillion not needed?- MT-15 is excellent, Ronin is a good option as well. For lower powered- unicorn/SP-160 , Pulsar N160,

For mainly commuting and occasional weekend rides anything upto a 250cc is sufficient..some good options : duke 250, sf250, mt15, ns200, n250, rtr200. The market is currently flooded with 400cc options and if you are interested and can tolerate 20-30 kmpl mileage then some good choices could be maverick, ns400, speed 400.

If u have experience with scooters- good control over braking and acceleration.. then consider getting bikes above 200cc. Choose which kind of riding style u need, and test ride all kinds for a few periods. Experiment with few models and get the best u need

Other senior riders, please advice me on how to maintain my bike. As I am not much enlightened on the same. What are basic maintenance that I can do at home and what should be time intervals for the same.

Pulsar NS400: Terrific value for money(you can invest the rest in riding gear), only downside is the below 30kpl mileage and the fact that it might be too powerful if you are not mature with the throttle control.

Duke 250: less powerful than the NS400, but has good handling and less power(more beginner friendly) and better quality.

People in the sub may downvote me for recommending anything other than 125-150cc for beginners, but you'll start wanting more power and outgrow them too soon.

The internet is filled with websites/posts/forum asking suggesting " what's a good starter bike" for starters it has to run and you have to like it. Now that's said, I personally see people starting on busa's/Harleys/125'ers the list goes on.

What suits you? Not listening to anyone else, making excuses like " oh but I got throttle control" or " no ill kill myself on a ninja"

Buy a bike you can afford so for starters set a budget and preferably, íf you crash it be able to buy another one or fix it.

Want a sportbike? Buy one, want a chopper? Buy one.

I started out on a Yzf 600r ( thundercat) and I don't regret a moment. It has the power I like, the looks I like, and I can afford it.

Just go by budget and preferences. My advice would just be, don't buy a bike do a lot of crazy mods to it, so you can show off. Just get decent miles on it, get the hang of riding. Spent money on some decent gear. Do what you want for what you want and how and when you want. Don't go by what others say.

With you being a complete beginner, I’d suggest the Kawasaki Ninja 450 or the Yamaha R3. Both have the rider sit in a more upright position, and they’re going to be more forgiving when it comes to throttle mistakes.

I’d also recommend buying a used bike for your first, because you’re most likely going to want to trade up within a year or 2.

I’m 22, getting my license soon and I think I’ll get an mt07 or r7, will decide after trying both

H2R no other option

Get a Hayabusa and slap 2 turbo on it. Life will be great

Sit on a few bikes, but don’t overthink it — get something that feels comfortable and that you really like. Something that makes you eager to go out and ride. Ideally, you ride with a smile and the occasional giggle ;-)

ABS saved my bacon a few times (I’m a beginner), so I’m happy that my bike has it. If you’re a proficient rider you might be able to compensate with adequate braking, but IMHO both beginners and said proficient riders benefit from ABS. The only exception might be dirt riding, but I never tried that, so I’m not qualified to judge.

I also highly recommend a safety training. In Germany, I got my license after just a few lessons with an instructor (B196 license). I rode about 1200 km and then went to a one-day course. The instructor focused on the handling side of things, and I gained so much confidence in this one day. Set some money aside for hand-on training courses!

I always recommend starting on something cheap and used. You can find a Shadow 750 or a VStar 650 around here for $2000 all day long. Don't know about Sweden though.

Definitely budget for good riding gear. 2 to 500$ for a helmet. 100$ or more for gloves. 200$ for a jacket. 150$ for some Kevlar lined jeans/ over pants or dedicates riding pants. Boots you can get away with an over the ankle steel toe.

Helmet fit can be tricky. If your able to I'd encourage you to try on different brands and sizes in a brick and moarter store. Helmet fit should be snug without being uncomfortable or feeling pressure points. Should be even all the way around.

I think you've got some good bikes picked out. Be sure to sit on some bikes with a more neutral position. Triumph Bonneville, RE interceptor, Honda cb series. Only reason I mention that is because I've tried cruisers twice now and I keep coming back to standard it neutral riding positions. You may feel more comfortable with your feet under you rather than out in front.

Solid plan, do go for ABS.

This can start guiding you: https://cycle-ergo.com/

But nothing replaces actually trying out the bike yourself.

My first bike Royal Enfield interceptor can't go wrong with that ��

Go to your local bike shop. They may have some good used bikes within your price range. Or, they may know someone selling a good bike. They may even let you put a bike in lay-a-way so you can buy a better bike with more money saved. Keep hustling!!

Hi so I read through everyone’s comments and decided to follow what a few people were saying about getting something cheep at least to start out with I got a 110$ bike with a year warranty for now but if I want to upgrade later on I’ll look back at these comments thank you for taking time to respond :D

Walmart Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer. Its $260 and its the absolute best bicycle in that price point. Nothing else compares. Trust me.

Name brand only, aluminum frame, endurance geometry, and needs to be in good physical and mechanical condition. Test-ride it before money changes hands. Take someone along with you who is a decent enough mechanic to look it over, or arrange to take it to a bike shop to be checked out.

I must say though that getting something decent used for $250 in this economy will be a bit of a feat.

Make sure the bike is sized for you. A local bike shop can help with that. Don’t spend a lot on your first bike is what I tell people. A year from now you may hate bicycling and want to get rid of it. If you like cycling, after doing it for a while, save up while using the cheaper bike. Also look for used bikes, someone is always selling one. Again don’t go fancy. My first bike was $1k and when it got bent after a car accident I bought just about the same bike off facebook marketplace for $400. The newer one is a year younger. 2009-2010. Accident was in 2024. Got a lot of miles out of the old bike. Newer one had less miles, but I’m putting about 250miles a month on it.

Start with the MSF course. During the course they might have different bikes available. I highly recommend trying more than one type. For mine they had Rebel 300 and Yamaha MT-03.

Triumph Scrambler 400X.

OP, I believe you are in the USA. Best way to start out is by taking the MSF Basic RiderCourse. In many states, passing this course will allow you to go to the local DMV to get the motorcycle endorsement on your existing drivers license (thus skipping whatever other testing procedure your state may have). Passing this MSF course may also provide you with a discount on your insurance.

Hit up the Googles to find a MSF Basic RiderCourse near you. For most locations where these courses are offered, you will not need your own motorcycle to complete the course because they'll provide you with a beginner motorcycle for the course. Some will even provide a helmet to use for the course, while others will require you to provide your own.

Welcome to the club!

Start here:

r/ATGATT

r/motorcycleRoadcraft

r/NewRiders

Advice to New Riders

And when you get a chance, check out On Any Sunday, probably the best motorcycle documentary out there. It’s on YouTube and other streaming services.

Have fun, wear all your gear, stay safe, and never stop learning.

Beginner bike:

• You shouldn't mind picking it up on your own; i.e.: "Less is more!"

• Service nearby?

• Kind of "general purpose"? (Not overly sporty or classy or purely offroad)