lkchris
Active member
I'd try to steer her to the notion that motorcycles are for rides in the mountains or in the country and NOT for commuting. Maybe longish trips to rallies.
If that works, then a 250 or 400 or something like that is all wrong.
I have a friend who started (after MSF) on an R1100RT and he's done fine and still has it. He's never owned anything smaller ... unless you count his R50/2.
Perhaps better a bodywork-free bike for a starter, R65, RxxxR, F800xx, etc.
If it's commuting for her, there's no advantage to a motorcycle versus a scooter ... but she should wear the same ATGATT.
If that works, then a 250 or 400 or something like that is all wrong.
I have a friend who started (after MSF) on an R1100RT and he's done fine and still has it. He's never owned anything smaller ... unless you count his R50/2.
Perhaps better a bodywork-free bike for a starter, R65, RxxxR, F800xx, etc.
If it's commuting for her, there's no advantage to a motorcycle versus a scooter ... but she should wear the same ATGATT.