Yamaha's XSR900 makes a claimed 117 hp and 68.5 lb-ft of torque, which we think is too much for a beginner bike. It's also ...

Ducati is well-known for making expensive high-performance bikes, but that doesn't mean there's not an option for beginners.

The most affordable of the bunch and our pick for the best beginner motorcycle is Speed 400, which has the refined look and character of a bike twice its asking price.

When it comes to what the ideal beginner bike really is, opinions are most certainly divided. On one end of the spectrum, we have the more conservative approach, which is to buy a smaller, lighter ...

So you're just getting into motorcycling. First off, welcome! I'm looking forward to waving to you on the road. Second, and more importantly, you need something to actually ride. There are plenty of ...

Dual sport motorcycles have been around for a long time. A few decades ago, they were also called trail bikes: bikes that are as at home on the road as much as they are at home off-road. Generally ...

New motorcyclists looking at a first bike will see a duality among entry-level motorcycles. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500, the Yamaha R3 and MT03, the Honda CBR300R and CB300R, the KTM RC390 and 390 ...

Over the years, manufacturers have realized just how important the beginner bike really is. In the past, most new riders were forced to pick up an old 125cc bike they had no real desire to ride, often ...