Getting a sport bike

I've been considering a bike for a little bit now. Many of my friends who have bikes are telling me to start w/ a 500, and that you'd outgrow the 250 real fast.

Getting a sport bike

Hey Guys!
Well I'm thinking of getting a bike. I've always wanted one. Well, I've talked to some friends and I think I'm going to stick with 250cc or around there. People tell me starting out at that is a good idea for a beginner. So my question is, anyone know any good 250cc bikes that run good, and look good, and won't cost me a crap load?

Thanks a bunch guys

brad

*edit* Maybe a Kawasaki 500R? I know it is 500cc.

hehehe i want a yamaha R6

i would get a bike, if cali didnt have rain. =T

yeah i was thinkin the same thing get rid car get moa a bike cheaper on the gas easier to park in the city and if i get the smaller bike i can avoid traffic jam too if i get the 500cc it might be a lil bit diff avoidin traffic jam

The rains are slowin down, summer's coming up! Prime time for motorcycling.

opposite here in FL - dry season is over - time for the 'rain every afternoon' summer time. but i still wanna get a bike

and depending on how big you are - a 250cc is REALLY small. That's the largest size of dirt-bike FYI. A 500 is a good starting bike - smaller than that you'll get bored real quick, bigger than that - you'll prob kill yourself lol

ya i need to check into the insurance, i dunno might be cheaper than most, since it will be a recreational vehicle(ya right) and it will be on my parents insurance.....*Shrug*

great, more parts for my bike..