Quote Originally Posted by WolfishGrin View Post
Ok, after a couple of drops while riding through the twisties
Hi all,

I am new here and new to riding at 48. Atm I only have an auto license, however this will end in a few months after which I am unrestricted.

Anyway, I am looking for a manual bike and liked the idea of this VT400, as I have read some reviews that it handles well and its not super fast. Both these things suit me.

I note that it is quite heavy compared to other medium cruisers and now reading how WolfishGrin dropped his bike a few times I was after some advice.

Is this bike suitable for a new rider, taking into consideration its size & weight ?

Is the bike easy to drop ?

Sorry if these questions sound stupid, but I think its better to ask these of the real people, the owners & not sales people or online reviews.

Thanks in advance.