What is a good bike for me to start with?

So i'm 16. 6'2" and almost 200 pounds. I am looking to get a bike next year once i get a motorcycle license but i'm clueless as to what bike to get. I wanted the kawasaki ninja but i learned i'm too big for it. I wanted then suzuki hayabusa but learned i would die. So now i'm looking at the Kawasaki Zzr600 and thinking its a pretty good beginners choice. And instead of telling me i can't handle something i'd appreciate it if you can give some advice as to what i can handle and its price and what not. But price isn't really important since i can earn just about any amount for a motorcycle / insurance. I'm just looking to get something fast,not completely ugly,capable of holding my body up,pretty good fuel consumption, reliable,with good handling. So please help =]

Well the ninja 250 may be able to handle my weight by not my height i tried it out at the store and it felt too small. like a toy bike know what i mean? and is there really that big of a difference between 500 and 600?

There is a huge difference between 500s and 600s in sport bikes; the horsepower more or less doubles or triples at that point. The 500s are designed for general street riding (actually, the 650 cc twins are too) while 600s are typically designed for winning races. A 600 is not an easy bike to learn on; a 500 or smaller would give you the confidence to push a bike hard and learn how to control it.

I'm about your size and somewhat heavier, and I ride a Suzuki GS500F that I've modified with a set of bar risers to make it more comfortable for someone of my size. It would make a great first choice. It gets around 55 miles to the gallon and is quite easy to ride.

Another possibility, one I sometimes wish I'd bought instead, is a Kawasaki KLR650. It is more like a giant street legal dirt bike than a sport bike, and about the same power level as a 500, but it fits tall riders very well. Not sure if it's your thing, but it's worth considering.

Note that engine size doesn't really match the bike's frame size; there are 1000 cc bikes that are more cramped than a Ninja 250.

I started out with a 98 CBR 600. It was a great bike. It could be a little small for you. I am 5'11" and 160 and i felt in perfect control. If you want something a little wider then I would go with a Katana. they are pretty wide. A new CBR will run you about 9K and up. a Katana would go for about 7K and up.

If you can afford one, a Triumph Street-Triple or a Speed-Triple... Very Nice!

I'd stay away from a 600cc sport bike, which is what the ZZR600 is. That's too much power for a beginner to handle, whether you'd like to admit it or not! I can't say what you can and can't handle, since it all depends on how well a rider can adapt to the bike. And your weight of 200 pounds isn't that heavy for any bike to handle. I weigh 220 and started out on a Ninja 250, and it's still faster than most cars with me on it, and it will out handle many larger sport bikes.
In my opinion, if a 250 is too small for you, then a 500cc bike would be a bit bigger, faster and able to carry more weight.
Another factor is price. A ZZR600 isn't cheap! Plus insurance for a young rider on a sport bike will be high. I'd get a used 500, ride it for a year or two to build your skills up, then move up to something faster, bigger, whatever you want.
Just be sure to take the MSF Basic Rider Course!

I started out on a CBR600 and it scared the **** out of me. You really don't need that much bike. The power to weight ratio is amazing on new bikes. I would pick a bike that you feel comfortable on. Don't worry about the speed of the bike or how much power it has. The first couple of year you should just get used to riding. It is not like driving a car, you have a million things that can go wrong in a half a second. A 600 was a poor choice for me to get, I wish I would have stayed around a 500 cc max. Good luck, and watch for assholes that don't look to merge.

you really shouldn't get a bike. your attitude is
all wrong. if price isn't important why are you
worried about fuel consumption?

The ZZR is a good choice, You will most likely "out grow it" in 2-3 years. The Ninja 650 is another bike worth looking at. The Suzuki SV 650 is another good choice. They are reasonably fast, easy to ride, handle great, get very good fuel mileage, have a great sound (booming V-twin) and are rock solid reliable.
This is a good bike for beginners and experienced rider alike. It is a bike you may never "out grow". I own about a dozen bikes and this is one of my most favorite bikes to ride. It is a bike you can ride to, from and on the racetrack.
these bikes are very affordable and there are tons of after market parts available.
This bike is not to tight of a fit for me (most sportbikes are). I'm 6'2'' and 225lbs.
My next choice would be a Triumph. The new Street triple 675 is WAY cool, but a bit cramped. Or an older Speed triple, because they look better than the newer ones and have a better sound. Both are very fun to ride handle great.
The Triumphs are a bit more $$$ than the Japanese bikes, but will get more looks.

Good luck and ride safe!!

Updated:
I only recommend these bikes if you taking a Rider Training Course FIRST. Don't be stupid and think you will want to get some "experience" first. After the course you will have confidence and actually know how TOO ride. In some states you can earn you license just by passing the course.

Duel Sports are another good choice. A Suzuki DRZ 400 is an awesome bike. It has everything you are looking for in a bike as well. The DR 650 is also good. I would stay away from the KLRs, if you do not do ALL the maintenance the motors can and will self destruct. The GS 500 is also a great bike.

I would definatly put out the Suzuki SV 650 as my choice. As a bigger guy it has a good size frame, not as tiny as most supersport 600's (like the CBR) I have its bigger brother , the SV1000, its on nearly the identical frame with nearly the same wheelbase. I'm 6'4" and 195 and my SV is very comfortable with me (for a sport bike) I've put many miles on a SV650 and its a great bike.

Vtwins are great starter bikes.. good low end torque, forgiving on the clutch... It's very docile if you want it to be and if you want some speed just twist your wrist and unleash the beast. Another bike could be the Yamaha FZ6.

maybe you do have some common sense after all
you don't want to start off on a zx14 or busa
look at the honda cbr600 they look pretty cool and have more power and speed than you need

I just started riding last year and after reading about and riding a bunch of small displacement bikes I went with a dual sport machine. I think riding dirt, gravel, snow, and sand at low speed teaches you a lot about shifting your weight, standing on the foot pegs, and using the front and rear brakes differentially. Dual sport machines are also great for city driving because of the upright sitting position. I am happy with it and have no desire for a multi-cylinder bike with a top speed of triple digits. My only wish is that it had tubeless tires, which are safer if you have a puncture. There are only a couple of dual sport bikes that have that type wheel, both of which are heavy and expensive.

I recommend you buy your safety gear first and get the best you can. You will probably have that longer than the bike and it is worth more to you. Enjoy riding. Its great fun and makes you a responsible human being.