It's about weight. You have to be able to hold it up, walk it forward and back and stand flat footed. When rolling the bike stands up on it's own, like a gyroscope.

 

Just me, but the Breakout isn't the ideal beginner's bike. If you are dead set on a big twin, then I would get a used Street Bob to start with as the Dynas handle better and are a little lighter.

The Breakouts look great, but they are a little bit challenged in low speed manoeuvring and corner clearance. Don't get me wrong, I am not knocking them and may buy one myself.

They will also be hellish expensive to fix when you drop them.

Others have said buy a small metric to get experience with - which is good advice. But if you heart says Harley, then buy a much lower priced used Street Bob first. You won't lose much on it if you sell it trade up to the Breakout in the future.

Of course, if money is no issue, then get the Breakout. Just be prepared for a steep and potentially dangerous learning curve.

 

I was in the same boat,always wanted a Harley since a kid (thanks Terminator2 !) finally had cash and courage end ended buying a Fat Boy S as my first bike.
Zero regrets. (maybe not getting a Road King Special... )

The learning curve is easy. I don't feel the bike being "heavy" at all.

Go for your dreams! Our time here is short.

 

To the OP, go sit on every bike you can and get the one that calls to you.

Take the course, buy some gear, put gas in the damn thing and enjoy life...

 

Yeah, that is very important too. I did the same (course and gear). Tested a bunch of used Harleys of all sizes and years. (few jap too)

 

OP~ welcome to the site.

New rider? Cool, get some training. Then~

Get a beginner bike and learn how to ride, THEN get your "dream" bike.

 

The Breakout reminds me of the old Wideglide, which was a great bike that handled well and had ample power. You could do a lot worse for your first bike.

 

Get a used 500cc or under bike and ride it for a year. You can sell it later for practically what you bought it for. No matter what anyone says, a 900 lb motorcycle is a stupid idea for a first motorcycle.

 

OP has not been back since starting the thread.

 

In these 'I'm new, which bike should I'm get' threads the OP rarely comes back. Which makes me wonder if they are actually looking for advice to begin riding? Or are they people with no life, other then starting threads on the internet?