I still remember the exact moment I almost bought the wrong first bike. I was standing in a dealership, staring at a gorgeous 650cc sportbike that was way more machine than I had any business owning, and a salesman who clearly wanted his commission was telling me it was “totally fine for a beginner.” It wasn’t. I’m glad an older rider standing nearby pulled me aside and talked me out of it. That conversation probably saved me a trip to the ER, or at least a very expensive insurance claim. If you’re shopping for your first motorcycle right now, you’re in a much better spot than I was. There’s a…