My wife use to ride with me. She tired of that in less than a year. She has a starter bike that her mother use to ride. A 1986 Yamaha Fazer. It is an old bike, but it is in great shape, and is faster than my bike. She is a real natural. I ride very fast, everywhere, and I can look in the mirror and see her right behind me... she has no fear... of course, she has never been down. I have, and that does play a part in how I ride. I hope that she never has to experience that, but it seems like it is bound to happen... sooner or later.