Would I have trouble learning to ride a motorbike if I've never used a...

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...conventional bicycle? As a child, I never had much of an interest in riding a bicycle (much to my parents' disappointment, seeing as they'd bought me a shiny new one one Christmas which never got used!), but I'm now in my 20s and thinking about getting a motorbike.

Do you think I'd be fine just getting stuck in with learning the ropes on a motorbike (a low powered one to start with), or would I be better off mastering a bicycle.

Thanks!
 
It would be like learning to run before you could walk. Get yourself a push bike first and spent at least 6 months riding it on the road. That way you will see the sort of idiots on the road that motorcyclists have to avoid every day.
 
The bicycle definitely helps you in learning balance and control of the motorcycle.
 
wouldnt have anything to do with it look into phon ebook ro stop by any motorcycle dealer many will know where to take classes
 
Ride a bicycle for a year before even taking a motorcycle off of the side stand.
The simple operation of balancing on 2 wheels with both feet on the ground can be confusing for a new rider.
 
Think of it this way.

Your motorcycle is going to cost you thousands of dollar, and have a great potential for injury if you fall and it crushes your leg.

Go buy a used mountain bike at a garage sale for 20 bucks, and see if you can ride that, THEN go and learn to ride a motorcycle.

Some people just cant ride bikes, I would find out if your not one of them on a bicycle before you invest thousands into a motorcycle.

If you cant ride a bicycle, you WILL NOT be able to ride a motorcycle. Find out if you can or cant first.
 
Depending on where you are, the MSF Basic RIder Course will cost somewhere between Nothing and $250. Take it. They will have you up on two wheels in a weekend or two.

A pedal bicycle is too controllable by shifting your weight, so it wouldn't really be that useful toward riding a motorcycle, IMHO.
 
riding a motor bike is really just a question of balance and control. Just because someone has had a pushbike does not mean that they will be able to ride a motorbike. Make sure you go on a decent cbt course and you will be fine. You can get different types of courses. Some are just one day for around £110 and others are a whole block of lessons for around £300. The more expensive ones are by far the best. They teach you riding skills up to driving test standards.
My wife has just done a 10 lesson course for her cbt and now has passed her full test no problem.
Good luck and ride safe.
 
I don't know anyone who tried to ride a motorcycle without knowing how to ride a bicycle. In my opinion it doesn't sound like a good idea. I don't think any instructor will put you on a motorcycle if you cant ride a bicycle. I suggest you learn to ride the bicycle first and than escalate to a motorcycle.Good luck.
 
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