This
is one of the most under-valued bikes on the market, but we recommend
it only for beginning riders of larger stature. A four-cylinder
750cc standard is simply too much motorcycle for an average-sized
beginner. While the Nighthawk isn't as powerful as most 750cc
or even 600cc machines with four-cylinders, it's still not the
beginner bike that some magazines and salespersons make it out
to be. It's an excellent second bike though. Seat height: 30.9
inches.
Large,
powerful engine and a heavy bike - very unsuitable for beginners.
For experienced riders - a very good mount that has been
reliable and simple and around for many years!
This
is a second bike, something to graduate to after riding
a few seasons on something more suitable, like an A or B
rated machine. Still, I'd rather see someone start off on
the 750 Nighthawk than say...a CBR600F4i. But a four banger
is not the ideal learning tool, although there are some
people that may actually be able to start off on such a
bike, there are simply better choices for the average Joe
or Jane. So I give it a D for beginner riding.
Recommendations
made by Beginner Bikes Magazine, it's staff, team members
or riding club officers, are based on the skills of a novice
rider, of average stature and do not necessarily represent
the ideal for every rider. While Beginner Bikes encourages
safe, smart riding, we do not assume responsibility for
each individual. Please ride with care at your own risk.
Beginner
Bikes Buyer's Guide
