Getting a first bike..

[NNYrider]

I don't know about availability of bikes in your area. You get stuff we don't. Asking about the 'best bike' is kind of near impossible without more details.

I do recommend several bikes on a regular basis:

Cruiser: Suzuki S40. Pretty much the same size, wieght and cost as a Honda Rebel or Suzuki GZ250 but with a far more capable 650 cc engine. This bike handles and drives quite well.

Sport bike: Suzuki SV650

Dual Sports: This is REALLY hard to answer. Depends on your riding habits. Is it 90% road/10%dirt or vice versa??

[XB08]

Frist things frist, Get some training, I learned the hard way. Get a good helmet and gear, it is better to look dunb then to be dumb. Make sure(if you are going to buy used) the bike is in good shape before you ride it.

[Torch]

Im saving up to get my first bike, planning to get it next year.
Anyone suggest the best bike to get for a first one?

Thanks

Something you can afford, in the style you want, and that feels comfortable to you.

[Penguin]

I See what all of you mean. Yeh i live in London, England. No I havent taken a riding course yet. Im planning on doing my basic training and test next year with my boyfriend! But when I picture a bike that I want to get, i picture more of a cruiser, but then i do have a likeing for sport bikes! Im not really restriced by law on what i can ride, its pretty much anything after i take my test! But I really like the look of a Honda NSR125. Although I guess ill have to try some and see what i feel most comfortable on!
Do you have to get a provisional license for a motorbike, like you have to for a car?
Or can you go straight for the full license?
Thanks for your help

Yeah you have to get provisional first, that lets you ride on the road ona 125, otherwise the instructors couldnt take you out for lessons. Then you do the full test and your restricted to 33bhp