are ducatis good for beginners?
234619
It's a great bike, and probably Ducati's most approachable model, but it's a poor choice for a novice for several reasons. It's expensive. One can easily spend half for a first bike and get the same thrills of riding.
88284
The no-name brands (Diadora and Nakamura) have questionable parts, and the bike at the top end of the price range is from a reputable manufacturer – GT – but contains bargain bin Shimano components. For occasional and light trail riding this may be a good choice.
759993
The Grom makes a good starter motorcycle as it's more than capable of commuting and having some fun on the weekends and the taller seat height will accommodate most new riders. The Grom won't handle highway speeds well, so be wary of trying to outpace heavy high-speed traffic.
160653
In short, an endurance focused road bike will suit most beginners. A cyclocross, adventure road or gravel bike may be up your street if you want to travel off road, and a hybrid bike could be an option should drop handlebars feel intimidating (though we'd encourage you to test ride a road bike first).
759176
Shimano, for example, has 5 levels of groupset: Sora - Entry level - Ideal for the beginner. Tiagra - Entry level performance - Ideal for those looking for a higher-end shift feel, but without the price tag. 105 - Enthusiast performance - All the benefits of Ultegra and Dura Ace, but with a slightly higher weight.
1065026
The 85cc and 150cc bikes are not for beginners but are a stepping stone to bigger and better. Once skills get established, many riders still opt for the 85cc machines for racing. While the 150cc does have more horsepower, the power delivery is better suited towards newer riders and offroad riding.
791578
They are a real highlight both in terms of all-out power and fingertip control. Tiagra offers excellent value for money but 105 is certainly the better groupset and we'd recommend going for it if your funds allow because of the better brakes, the small weight saving and the upgrade to 11-speed.
991799
The yz125 is a great bike to learn on, be sure to wear gear all the time and take it easy at first. Thankfully you won't grow out of it in the first season.
83684
The steel model of 6KU's fixed-gear has stayed consistent for years. Some users report that they have ridden this model for two or four years with few problems. Several people categorized the 6KU fixie as a good casual or starter bike. It is an undeniably low-cost machine.
618640
Yes, I believe it would be a good bike for a beginner with your specs (as you described yourself). It will be quick and powerful, but the power delivery is forgiving and you ought to be able to control it as you learn. Like ANY bike, you can definitely hurt yourself if you're an idiot.
624503
All in all, the TTR 125 would make a perfect beginner bike for someone looking to trail ride. If you're going to be racing on the track in the future the TTR 125 probably isn't the best but it's a great bike for gaining experience. ... Both are great machines but I wouldn't switch bikes if I had the choice.
1295034
A good choice for a first time driver. I had a 1.4 Astra Enjoy(G) from new in 2005 that I ran until last year with no major problems, just required basic maintenance. Really reliable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive.
11654
though in the case of the Tuono and RSV4, they are exceptionally fantastic motorcycles. Still, Aprilia's experience in the sub-500cc class is what really defines the brand. If you've never ridden an RS125 or RS250, you've really missed out and you should go and remedy that immediately.
678936
Conclusion. Tiagra is a really impressive groupset. It does everything you want from a mid-level road bike with only a few minor quibbles. The biggest decision is whether you're really fussed about having the 11-speed of Shimano's more expensive 105.
1143979
Sort of, because this bike doesn't have the throttle you would not be to enjoy for a long duration, but you can use this bike for riding upto 100 to 150 kms as that would be quite suitable and comfortable. Just make sure that you test ride once before checking the ergonomics of the bike. It's best in the city.
1250122
I bought the slightly cheaper one in the range (Ridgeback Velocity) last year, and used it for commuting over the winter - I'm using my road bike now the weather is better. Basically they are good reliable bikes - not the lightest things around, but again not excessively heavy - a good mid range bike IMO.
1183012
Nonetheless, a good rule of thumb for all but the smallest and largest riders is that something in the 250- to 500-cc range is probably optimum for first-timers; the lower end of that range offers lower weight and seat height while the upper end boasts more power and comfort.