[robz71lm7]

I asked a few others (co-workers, local F-body board etc) but thought I'd ask here as well since I trust the judgement and value the opinions on this board. First of all I have never ridden a motorcycle, but have toyed with the idea for the past few years. I got my motorcycle permit last week and am taking an MSF course in a couple of weeks. As you can probably guess I want a sportbike. I have a 30 mile one way commute on 2-lane roads and the interstate (70 mph+). I'd mainly be getting it as a toy, but I'd like to be able to ride to work too so I can somewhat justify it in my head. I have thought about track days, but that is a ways away if ever.

I've had recommendations ranging from a 250 all the way to a 750 sport bike (Ninja 250r, R6, or GSXR 600 or 750). Thoughts?

[00 SS]

If you're a bigger guy like me, a little bike will get boring fast. I was never into the sport bikes, but in the cruisers, the little motors just suck. I suggest you buy a used bike to learn on. Get a medium sized one so you don't hate it in few weeks, 600-750 is probably a good size since we're talking sport bikes. For a cruiser, I'd say 1100 minimum. After a year or two, you'll know what you really want and you can sell your starter and get something you'll enjoy for a long time.