In before all the "you should not get a ducati for your first bike" posts. I got a duc 848 corse as my first bike and have not laid it down once (knock on wood as im sure this will jinx me now 
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With that being said, its all about the person on the bike, not the bike itself. If this is your first bike AND first time riding keep in mind this will be an expensive lesson if you damage the bike, parts are not cheap for ducs. Also, these things have alot of low end torque so very easy to get out of control if you are a complete novice. When i first got my bike i started riding around my neighborhood and then slowly made my way to back roads, then main roads, then the highway. Take it slow and be responsible and you will be fine.
If this is your first time riding i would highly suggest taking a motorcycle road course, in my state you can take either the basic or advanced course and if you pass you can use that to obtain your MC license instead of having to take the road test at the DMV, plus the information provided in the class is very useful for riders of all skill levels.
Best of luck!
).With that being said, its all about the person on the bike, not the bike itself. If this is your first bike AND first time riding keep in mind this will be an expensive lesson if you damage the bike, parts are not cheap for ducs. Also, these things have alot of low end torque so very easy to get out of control if you are a complete novice. When i first got my bike i started riding around my neighborhood and then slowly made my way to back roads, then main roads, then the highway. Take it slow and be responsible and you will be fine.
If this is your first time riding i would highly suggest taking a motorcycle road course, in my state you can take either the basic or advanced course and if you pass you can use that to obtain your MC license instead of having to take the road test at the DMV, plus the information provided in the class is very useful for riders of all skill levels.
Best of luck!
