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My first bike was a 2001 Triumph Bonneville.
Green and Silver, 790cc.
What a wonderful bike. I only laid her down once..

Sand + Front Brake Grab = Dummy



The part of Mike's post which I placed in bold letters is exactly the reason why I believe our new friend PhilipMarlowe(btw, great choice of moniker here...Bogart fan too, eh?!) is correct in his judgement about starting with a smaller machine, because I would MUCH rather hear of a newbie laying down, say, an older used Suzuki GS500(there's your suggested starter bike here btw, Philip) than a beautiful Triumph Bonneville.

(...because as I think we all know, the odds of a newbie laying down their first bike within the first six months of them getting their Class-M license are exponentially increased over those who have ridden for many many years)

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)