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Riding a motorcycle has definitely made me a better driver, by the way. My awareness of other cars has gone up and now I seem to notice every little bump and pothole on the road, whether I'm riding or not. It's definitely a worthwhile experience if you're smart about things.
I've been riding for almost 3 years now. I thought about buying a small-engine bike to start, but then I figured I might as well just buy something that I will use for a long time... so I settled on a new Yamaha FZ6. Well... I laid it down (lightly) less than 3 weeks after I bought it. A part of me wishes I'd have bought a lesser bike or at least a used bike, but I fixed it up and I still have it to this day. It isn't too much for me to handle, but I really don't see the need to upgrade to anything faster.
I think riding a motorcycle is all about the skill and intelligence of the rider... someone who is wreckless/fearless is going to be wreckless/fearless regardless of the size of the engine they have. Personally, I would buy something between 500cc-750cc, and preferably used. Just take it slow and get used to it gradually, and that bike should last you a good 3-5 years before you truly outgrow it. Buying a lesser bike, especially a brand new one, just seems like a waste to me... you'll either outgrow it really quick, lay it down and have to repair it, or both.
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