dude if u get a 1000 for ur first bike it wont be pretty. thats to muche power for a first time rider on the street. i have been riding since i was 4 years old.....(racing 4wheelers) i am now 20 and thats my honest opinion not b/c i am trying to get rid of my bike. u need to go sit on them and see which 1 fits u best b/c my katana is longer then most bikes and my friend who is tall locks fine on it.