I highly recommend the CB400 as a learner/P bike, I'm currently on my L's... I have a VTR250, but my house mate has a CB400 (also a learner rider) so from time to time I ride his bike. From my experience I must say that it's a great bike to ride! It can easily be treated as a cruiser but when you need the extra 'kick' it definately will not let you down...

It's quite heavy and the throttle is a little sensitive, but if you have good balance/throttle control then it's okay.

Over all, I can't really fault the bike. It's a great Learner/P's bike.

Liza x