y does every1 say 2 start with a small bike? i recommend u get sumthing u can grow with!!! im a big guy but my 1st bike was a hayabusa and i never dropped it or anything {KNOCK ON WOOD} but i would recommend atleast a 750, they are easy 2 ride and when u get more skill a 750 is enuff for almost any1, unless u want a landspeed record...........