Dmitry is a former Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider-Coach, a writer of several fiction novels, a travel junky and an occasional YouTuber. He's owned and ridden a lot of motorcycles, loves vintage ...

The group of riders zipping around downtown Portland on tiny, homemade motorbikes was probably an amusing sight on Wednesday night. It also was dangerous, leading to seven arrests, police said.

For new riders, a small bike that feels "real" with throttle control, balance, braking feedback, and more, all while also being lightweight and easy to control, sounds like a great place to start.