Is a honda cbr500r a good first motorcycle?

Even though it is generally accepted in the motorcycle community that you should start with a 250 to 300cc ( or so) bike, a number of people and motorcycle reviewers( including motorcycles.com) recommended a Honda cbr500r as a viable option as a first bike. I am planning on taking classes before I get my license or buy anything. I am a pretty safe driver. I don't have any speeding tickets, and I have never been pulled over by the police. The low end and midrange power of the cbr500r are two things that interest me over a ninja 300( or simular bike).

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