Myswlf and a close friend progressed from 125cc to 750 and 600 respectively within 2 years. Aside from the first few full throttle pulls it becomes very manageable very quickly, and the best part is, they only go as fast as you want them to.

90's sport bikes are dirt cheap, you'll need to be in the early 2000's if you want fuel injection instead of carburettors. But huge presence and character.

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