My first bike period is the one i own now. 1200c 05 this is the first bike ive ever driven. no complaits about it for a starter just have to respect what you drive. has she had the msf course?
Wife is learning on a 03 1200C and loves the bike. But I knew from the start it wasn't a good bike to learn on. She is doing great though. I would recommend a used Suzuki Savage 650 or Boulevard C50. Great bike to learn on. Either way if she takes to it she will be asking for a Softail within a year...
Let her try out different bikes and get her what's comfortable for Her. \\; I learned on my 883C and I love it, but everyone is different. \\; BEST of Luck to your wife.
Did you never hear the saying that a real bike is a harley, \\;\\\\\\;
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If that statment is true then , yes all other bikes are fakes,, It's just a joke, sorry you don't see my sense of humor