Motorcycle Safety & Driveability: purchasing a first bike, harley sportster 1200, aprilia mana


Question
QUESTION: What's a good bike to start with? I'm 6' 4", and weigh about 215. I've been told that I'm too big for some bikes. (883 sportster, etc.)

ANSWER: Frank,

What kind of a bike are you looking for?  Enduro, street, cruiser, touring, Japanese, European, American?

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QUESTION: Would an Aprilia Mana 850 (street), or a Harley Sportster 1200 be too small?

Answer
I think the Aprilia will fit your height better, but you can put some highway bars on a Sportster too.  The Aprilia will certainly run circles around the HD, but does that matter to you?  An enduro-style bike would also fit you well, since they have a tall suspension to start with.