Thank you, Pam! Even though I 5'2 and very athletic, I am a new rider who has a fear of high-speeds and does not care about power in a bike. Of utmost importance to me is safety and cool looks. I now feel I may have made the right choice for my 1st bike due to reading this article.
I did very well in my MSF class last week-my 1st time riding-but have had great difficulty finding a bike that looks the way I want, fits well and is safe until today when I test rode a Yamaha TW200!! I actually have a deposit on a 2008 Ninja 250, but I know I will not be going on the highway probably for a year. I simply want to practice the basics of maneuvering and safe riding in my urban neighborhood and on rural roads. I almost discounted the TW200 because only the balls of my feet reached the ground even though I really liked the bike and it's weird looks. I may not be able to ride with friends on the weekends due to it's limited speed range, but I want a Ducati Monster one day and feel that this bike will give me the confidence toget there and have fun doing so - even though I am not flat foot! Thank you for your helpful insights.
