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Originally Posted by nmulax
I'm about 175/180; tall and thin. And this would be my first street bike - though I had dirt bikes in the past. Don't want to get in over my head.
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If you believe you have self-control, you can't go wrong with buying a bigger bike. A friend of a friend who just turned 21 a few months back bought a Yamaha R1 as his first bike. I would describe him as a very responsible individual and I've ridden with him numerous times and he's been doing great with it. Best advice I can give is take the MSFC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course) before you buy a bike.
A Suzuki SV650 and SV1000 are great bikes that can be found pretty easily on Craigslist. They have the torque down low, good midrange, and enough top end to get you into trouble if you aren't careful.
I've been riding on the streets for close to 12 years now and all I can tell you is motorcycles are extremely dangerous. I'm not sure why I keep riding - stupidity, maybe - but the addiction is much too great to stop.