It's always best to start out with a small motorcycle to ensure maximum safety. 1st step is making sure you can control the throttle & work the brakes. Then you can move onto another small motorcycle that has gears to shift, but no hand clutch. After you're comfortable with shifting gears and controlling the throttle. you can go to the hand clutch, but I would recommend staying with a smaller bike. Once you've mastered the before mentioned, you'll be ready for a bigger bike, Motorcycles are dangerous whether you ride in the woods or on the road. Always wear a helmet & proper gear and stay in full control of your bike. Ride safe friends and enjoy!