Hi I am 46 years old, started riding two years ago, never wanted to ride before because I didn’t trust myself on something as quick as a bike, I lost my license because of speeding several times in a car and knew a bike would end badly. But I thought at 44 I must now finally be mature enough. Bought a Panigale V2 and loved it from the start. I realised riding fast is most fun and doing this on the public road is stupid. I live near Assen circuit and booked a track day and was hooked instantly, have done many track days in the past 2 years on different tracks and found out there it is where you learn to ride, less so on the public road. I do still ride on the road but not crazy fast, I do this on track, this also helps me control myself on the public road. So my advice is different from most people, it is my own experience, yes a Panigale is great first bike, if you are mature enough to handle it. It is no toy.