I have been riding for 30 somewhat years now. I started on a Yamaha 50cc and slowly progressed up the ladder. The best experience and learning curve I had was riding my Yamaha 360 Scrambler. It was light had no problems with the odd spill here and there. It taught me invaluable lessons that you would not be able to get on a heaver bike. So for me this would be the type of bike I would suggest you get as a starter. By all means have the Bonnie as well as a second bike but you will learn quicker and better lessons on the scrambler.
Last edited by Roadwasher; 05/16/2006 9:22 AM.