Heres the link to another new rider's thread, that everyone gave good advise in.
It depends alot on you, are you going to push yourself to hard...then start on a 250 or 500. The 250 is awesome for a 1st bike, cheap, but you will get tired of it. It's very forgiving! Good luck!

O-for great reading: Twist of the Wrist Volume II

https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/b...new-rider.html