How does this bike sound for a first?

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jaseman_16

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I am thinking about getting a Shadow Aero 745cc from Honda. This would be my first. I am 6'2 315 pounds. Do you think I will be able to learn well on this and easily? Also would this be able to do 80-90mph? Also what is the estimate mpg for city and highway for this bike?
 
LOL That was mean

Anyway, you're a big guy and you'll need a big bike. Of course you're not going to want a 250. A Shadow would be a great bike to start on; low center of gravity, feet flat on the ground, pop the clutch, no big deal. I wouldn't "learn" on any bike I meant to be my first bike; it's going to get dumped, scratched, you name it, no matter how good you are. I would take an MSF course. Many of them provide bikes to learn on, and in two days you leave with your endorsement.

I took the course, then went right out and bought the bike I wanted (instead of honing my skills on a $1000 beater). I've dropped it a couple of times, you can't really tell, but it sucked.

I'm sure most any bike (without mechanical issues) will go 90 mph. The mileage will be between 45 - 50 mpg.
 
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