i started on a 125 dirt bike but that's why i was a kid now i have a ninja 650r its a pretty nice bike my bike tops off at 178 and does 0-60 in 2.9 seconds but that's palpably because of the dual turbos but still i would not start off with a 200 or 250 they just look small and i mean what girl would wanna get a a toy sports bike? i suggest getting a ninja 650r black n red (just makes it look like so bad a**) and take the cores ess to learn how to drive one.