I'm just going to help you out a GREAT GREAT GREAT deal right now. Being tall has nothing to do with what size bike you get, I hear this a lot "oh I'm a big guy so I need a Busa or something, not true at all. I'm telling you this because I don't want to read another RIP thread.

It's your first bike, start small, learn how to handle the bike, respect the bike.
Get your endorsement and start small, nothing bigger than a 750 is needed, 600 would be optimal. This is just my opinion and if you take it to heart I'd be happy, if not, so be it, it is just an opinion.

You don't have to ride the tank, just slide back in the seat and hold the tank with your legs....like you are supposed to do, bet you didn't know that huh?

I'm just saying do what you want, but try to reconsider buying such a large bike for your first bike.

Otherwise, good luck searching