No. 3 2013 Honda CB500F, CB500X and CBR500R

Photo: Honda

Honda offers everything a beginner could ask for with this trio of small 500cc bikes. Warning: These bikes carry an extra 30 kilos in comparison to the CBR250R, which can be more than some smaller riders can handle. On the flipside, these bikes are the uncontested small winding-road champs. The trio, which consists of the standard CB500F, hybrid CB500X, and sporty CBR500R provide enough power and versatility for every type of ride, whether solo or duo.