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So, my question really is, once people had their full licence, what do they recommend, something powerful enough to be safe, look decent BUT not throw me off because it's too powerful for what will be little expereince?? How did they work their way up the power ladder etc? Also, any additional advice etc, go for it. Also, I'm 6ft 1" tall and normally weigh around 12st 2lbs... with a 32" inside leg... not sure if that would have any effect on bikes people may or maynot reccomend?

My first bike was a '96 Suzuki Bandit 600. Personally, I'd never go anything less than a 500cc, but I weigh ~220lbs. If I were planning to have a passenger too, I'd definitely want ~750+. For a new rider a 500-600cc bike should be fine as long as you're careful, and be sure to let the engine warm up if it's carbuerated.

Trying to find a decent used sv650, sv1000, fz6, fz1 or something similar now. Found a 2001 Ducati Monster 750 Dark. Poster's asking $5000, but KBB retail is $3000... If I could get it for $2500-3000 I definitely would.