Dual-sport capability for both road and trail riding ... As far as newer naked bikes go, the BMW G 310 R is a great beginner bike. The 310 has been out since 2015, and new ones start at $5,190 ...

Kawasaki made significant changes to its KLX230R line of “green-sticker" entry-level off-road motorcycles, the KLX230R and ...

As a beginner motorcyclist ... they might protect you better than a pair of shorts but expect road rash or worse. Motorcycle pants are made out of the same materials as your jacket.