Would you recommend a Harley for my first bike?
 

If so, which one?

Thanks for any input.

yes I would

As to which one......do you have any experience riding? What kind of riding do you see yourself doing? What is your budget, confidence level in mastering skills required, have you taken a riders course, etc?

You don't have to answer all (or any for that matter) of these questions but some info might be helpful.

What's your age, size, strength and other abilities?
I wouldn't recommend any Harley as a first bike for anyone. Get a cheap used bike to learn on.

yes I would, whichever one you like and can afford

A lot goes into play.

Have you ever rode before?
How tall/weight are you?
Style of riding? Around town/bar hopping or long trips?
What can you afford? Cash or finance? $20k cash or $300 a mth.

A lot goes into play. Go to a HD dealer and just sit and get a feel. You may find out you dont like the style/seating etc. You may like a certain bike by pictures etc now but hate it when you sit on it.

Go to a HD dealer and start sitting on bikes. After you get a feel of the bike you feel comfortable rent a HD or borrow a buddies bike if he trust you.

My first bike was (is) a 2010 Heritage. :)

If you are a brand new rider I would suggest put a few thousand miles on something used, something that fits you, something that is affordable then see if its what you really want to do before spending big bucks. If your set on a Harley again something used, it took me 40 years before I bought a new one, always bought used and fixed them up sold them for something better... my .02

here ya go ....



Hey , it's a Harley...

If its your very first bike as in never rode before...nope, I suggest a elcheapo metric for the first year.

Why would you want to ruin a nice new bike? Stuff happens and Harley repairs add up. If anything buy an older slightly worn sportster to learn on.