We probably need more info to give useful advice.
You need a bike that suits you, not one of our personal favourites.
Are you big, small, stout or tall? What sort of commuting distance? What part of the world are you in to give us an idea as to whether you have level open lanes or difficult muddy or rocky nadgery lanes? Have you got a strong leg or would you prefer e-start or dual start?
Do you like to do your own maintenance and repairs in which case a good support forum would be helpful.
Best of luck with the investigation - that's a big part of the fun
Brian
oh i and he's never rode a bike before getting it(on private land) says it all in my eyes
