Best bike for someone who just passed?

Im 20 years old and passed my bike test yesterday. On my license I am currently restricted to a bike with no more than 33bhp. I am not sure what this equals in a cc engine but I would like some ideas for some bikes that I could get. Ideally they need to be cheap on insurance because I dont have any years no claims. At the moment, I ride a honda XR125 which is sort of a scrambler. The bikes that I like are the sportsbikes, GSXR600, CBR600RR, R6 etc. I know these are too powerful for me at the moment but if someone could recommend a decent bike that looks nice I will greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time.

Ok there are a lot of UNKNOWNS here so lets clear some things up.

Step 1. The first thing you want to ask yourself is WHERE will you be riding. On freeways mostly or streets mostly? This is very important because on freeways the more weight your bike has the better. On streets the less weight the better as you save gas and its more manueverable.

If your answer is you are going to be using freeways a lot then I agree with the person above who said to get the most cc's you can as on the freeway you are mainly going straight and its safer on a bike going straight than in the twists and turns so speed is life on a bike on the freeway.

In california aint nobody going under 80 so even though it says 65 mph you'll be the only one at that speed while others ride your rear end and that's know fun so don't get lower than, I'd say 600 cc bike if you are going freeways.

Now, that being said you will be surprised on the freeways how much wind you will encounter. Stick your head out the window going 70 mph and yeah..it's kinda like that. Quieter because of the helmet you're wearing but the wind still hits your body.

So if you get a bike make sure its full fairinged (the plastics around it to make it push through the wind with less resistance) and that your windshield is not some short stubby windscreen. See the first link below. You can get a better than stock windscreen for your bike that also makes it look better looking and this really cuts down on the wind..a lot.

Now..if you will be riding alone not in a pack with your buddies then I would get the Ninja 250 used and ride it for a few months to a year and then sell it. If however you are going to drive freeways don't go that route as you need more cc's to feel safe on freeways.

In my opinion if money is an issue and you want an inexpensive good quality bike, get a used Ninja 250 (for very short freeway rides also) by Kawasaki.

If you can pay about $3000 - $4000 get a full fairinged suzuki sv those things are awesome

If you can pay more than that get the gsxr600 or cbr600rr or the r6. I would go for the r6 myself with the honda second and the gsxr third.

Also, I know you didn't ask about this but it must be said since you are a new rider. Go to the bottom site below and buy the package that has CO2 included. When you get a flat, and you most likely will, what do you do? There is no spare see? So you need this kit to be able to patch,inflate and ride away.

I got a flat on the freeway (it was so scary I saw Jesus and the angels from heaven descending down to get me but at the last minute I straightened the bike up and Jesus and the angels said "Oh he saved himself ok guys back up to heaven we go")

and this device enabled me to fix the tire in 10 minutes and that was with shaking and trembling hands lol. Ever try to fix a motorcycle tire with no kit? It's impossible.

So the 3rd purchase I would get is the stop n go tire repair with co2. Make sure you get the one with co2 as it airs up the tire too! The first purchase your bike, 2nd the helmet, 3rd the bottom site below.

a "decent bike that looks nice"? at your experience/restriction level i don't think you're going to find what you want....but a good entry level bike if you can find one is a yamaha virago VX-500.....that's what i started on and it is a good choice.....light, manuverable and not too many extras to distract you while you learn what a truly dangerous past-time it can be......but very enjoyable as well if you watch out for the other guys on the road, because i'll promise you they aren't watchiing for you.....especially beware of the women in the mini-vans.....it seems they have a big blind spot and/or they are too wrapped up in yelling at the kids in the backseats to pay attention to what is beside or behind them when they change lanes.....anyway....this bike will be good prep for a larger bike in the future....i moved up to a Harley Superglide, but don't think i would have been ready for such a large bike if i hadn't gotten some time in the seat on the smaller virago first....best of luck to you.....

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Im going to be 100 percent honest... Dont waste your cash on any thing smaller than a 750... Regaurdless of the law.
Youll only find any thing smaller than that will let you down after riding for a season. And also dont get a sport or touring or Harley. they are garbage.... TRUST ME!
And 33 hp is like nothing like 300cc-ish. And YOU DONT WANT THAT!
Keep in mind that its you that controlls the bike, not the other way around.... My first bike was a R1 and ill never go smaller than a 1000 ever! ive riden 600's and its lacking in power. And if your concerned on the weight a 1000cc super bike is only a few pounds more than a 600cc. So dont let any one get you into that garbage in beliving that you need to start off small you dont... I would recomend that you get some thing used for a first... But dont go less than 750... You dont need to start small you just need to take it easy.

suggestion from an old fart, jump on to a virago 250 cruiser, you will love the 'laid back' style and actually enoy riding, become aware of your surrounds etc. This bike will take you thru the normal riding routines, without the 'rush of speed' after you fel confident enough then go for a bigger faster bike. Try the cruiser, you wont be dsiappointed

Take a look at Hyosung. They make a nice 250cc cruiser & sportbike. Both have the same engine that is putting out 28 hp. I think they tweaked it for the sportbike for more topend power. They also have a two year warranty new. They are running a promotion now for $300 off with proof of MSF class completion.

You can also look at the Honda Rebel. It has been made forever and is cheap used. I think they have 18 hp.

the Kawasaki 250 Ninja

Take it slow, man. Any 250 or even your current ride are great. Save your money rigth now, for the best helmet and gear you can afford. Try taking roads with best visuals, sometimes expressways and the like, where there are few cross streets. Get in low traffic area and try evasive action for several weeks. Don't use a radio. Experience is the best teacher, but bike riders can never relax. The platform is for exhilaration, not some zen state.

Perhaps a classic bike as insurance is cheap.
I had a nice honda vt250f when I got my test.
Its a 86 bike and it was 33bhp exactly.
The little v twin sounded sweet and it was fit for just over 100.
Very easy on fuel too.Sweet handling bike