[Hawkeye]

tekmoe... that is horrible advise.

200lbs is not too big for a 600. I ride a 600 and weigh over 200lbs and it works perfect fine, no lag at all. If you have a bigger frame (read 6'2" and taller) then you may be more comfortable on a bigger bike, obviously.

The liter bikes are not better all around. They have a more power that comes with the loss of a lot of handling. They are much more difficult to throw around turns than a 600, which is why I still ride a 600 and not a liter bike. I prefer the super fast with the maneuverability instead of having a little more super fast at the loss of some fun.

I don't care how responsible you are. Buying an R1 as a first bike is a retarded thing to do.