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A Suzuki SV650. Many riders buy a bike that is too powerful or not powerful enough for their first bike. It is usually a mistake to buy a bike with the assumption that you are going to sell it and buy another one in a few months. The SV650 gives you the ability to learn to ride and gives you room to grow as a rider once you've learned the basics. It is under $6,000 new and you can find a decent used SV ('03-12,000 miles) for around $3,000. The standard SV has handlebars (as opposed to clip-ons, like a racing bike) and has an upright riding position, which will significantly lower your chances of "spilling" the bike. If you can't deal with the looks of a "naked" bike, go to the Kawasaki Ninja 650 R. It is a little bit more expensive and has little bit less power, but still has the previously mentioned attributes of a good first bike. My first bike was a 2002 SV650 and I put 13,000 miles on it without it ever touching the ground. Ride smart, assume the worst, and always leave room for error; yours and other's!

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