Looking for two good starting sport-type bikes?

I was looking at motorcycles and what would be a good starting bike for my girlfriend and I. My girlfriend is around 5' 5'' and 115 pounds whereas I am 5' 10" and 180-190 fluctuating, so our needs in a bike are different.

So, I'm asking what you guys would recommend for either of us. I am open to suggestions as to the make or brand. Also, maybe something to keep in mind is she has never really been into any other vehicle other than a car, so shifting on a bike would be different for her, whereas I've rode atvs/quads so the idea is not new. I doubt it would make a difference but still there for consideration :) Thanks in advance.

start small, and start used...

take a motorcycle safety course...

a used 600 f3 or f2 would be good, but if you really want to go new, consider an R2...

they are 200cc and cost around $2000 (great for the g/f)

the yamaha virago or honda rebel are both great bikes to start with,more so for women as they are very light bikes.the virago offering more engine sizes in used models

Hi guys
None of my business but forget the sport bike, get some training on someone ealses bike, do it together for fun and see how it goes, it just might not be your thing. if one or both of you take to it like the proverbial duck to water! take a test do some off road stuff to develop your bike control and maybe think about a smaller street orientated bike, much easier to manage and less intimidating, suzuki sv 650 (sporty-ish ) yamaha fazer fz-6 or a gsf 650 are all good.A new 600 sport bike will crack 150+ and can be a bit flighty, start small and build...you know it makes sense!!!!,