Completed MSF course, now looking for a suitable bike for my skill level.?

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So here is the dilemma start off 250cc get used to the bike, then upgrade to 600/650cc, or just start off at 600/650cc.

I finished taking the MSF course and not to be a show off, but I think I was like second best in the class and I never rode before this class.
-was able to complete the 2 u-turns in the rectangle box without going out of bounds or putting foot down.
-demonstrate successful swerving technique
-quick stop and downshift to first
-complete a safe in boundary wide turn.

Even though I finished the course I still feel anxious going 70 on the highway (but i guess that is what practice is for)
Defiantly going to be safe, and wear FULL gear at all times.

Some bikes that I've done research on (craigslist)
beginner: kawi 250 ninja, kawi ninja 500, suzuki gs 500
Intermediate: kawi Ninja 650, Suzuki SV650, Yamaha FZ6 or Gladius ( i heard more upright less racing than..)
Advanced: yamaha R6, honda CBR 600rr/F4i, suzuki Gsxr 650,
I don't think imma start above 650, probably safest choice.

So opinions, comments, complaints( none...)
 
The beginner bikes would be a conservative start and surely very safe. My first bike was a HD Sportster which is HD's starter. I talked to one guy and he said to start with a Dyna but the prices after the Sportster line jumped too much for my liking. In any case I shopped and looked around and bought a used Sportster. It was only two years and I was ready to get a larger more advanced bike. HD sells the SPortster to get you in the field and then waits for you to upgrade. I still have the Sportster and use it to compute to work but now I have two bikes to maintain, insure and store.

All that to say that it may be safer to get a beginner bike but soon you may find you outgrow it and want an intermediate bike. Sell the first one and you'll lose a chunk of your money. I'd suggest you get a intermediate bike and stay off the gas until you build up your level of experience.

....or just do what I did. Anyone want to buy a Sportster?
 
The beginner bikes would be a conservative start and surely very safe. My first bike was a HD Sportster which is HD's starter. I talked to one guy and he said to start with a Dyna but the prices after the Sportster line jumped too much for my liking. In any case I shopped and looked around and bought a used Sportster. It was only two years and I was ready to get a larger more advanced bike. HD sells the SPortster to get you in the field and then waits for you to upgrade. I still have the Sportster and use it to compute to work but now I have two bikes to maintain, insure and store.

All that to say that it may be safer to get a beginner bike but soon you may find you outgrow it and want an intermediate bike. Sell the first one and you'll lose a chunk of your money. I'd suggest you get a intermediate bike and stay off the gas until you build up your level of experience.

....or just do what I did. Anyone want to buy a Sportster?
 
Go with a Kaw Ninja 500. It is light and nimble, great for a beginner. But it has plenty of power to instill confidence when on the highway/interstate and during passing maneuvers. Also staying at 500cc or under will help keep insurance cost down.
 
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