Looking for a first motorcycle?

Hello everyone! I am a new rider who just passed the MSF course. The course was my first time riding a motorcycle, and i am looking into getting one for commuting, so i was hoping i can get some help coming up with some good first bike ideas. Here are my stats:

- I am a 6 ft 4 male and weigh 175 lbs - this is my main dilemma, becuause it seems like im too big for most 250cc bikes, but 500s may be too powerful for a beginner?

- I work 20 miles from where i live, but work in the medical field, so only work a few days a week. Therefore, for right now, i should be able to get away with only riding streets if i need to, but of course, id like to be able to ride highway eventually. Right now i am managing with uber and the bus.

- I like the sport bike look more, but i tried sitting on a ninja 250 at the local bike shop, and it seemed a bit small. The honda CBR500R seemed to fit me really well, but im concerned this bike is likely too powerful for a beginner? Especially one who's only riding experience is a MSF course.

- It will be my only vehicle (other than my road bicycle), which i feel like i can get away with in sunny so cal, so id prefer a bike which could fit some type of luggage carrier on it (dont know the exact term for them).

- I like the street bike look more, but im open to other options as well.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to help me out!
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