beginner need help on a bike

[nsmit371]

i have taken my class passed and now i need help on a good starter bike iv been read that 50-hp is good for a starter but i wanted something in the line of about 55+ but nothin over 75hp if your guys now of any good one please tell me n post thanks!!!

[ofblong]

imo if I had the cash I would buy a multistrada 620 but since I didnt have the cash for somethign that nice I went with a honda shadow deluxe vlx since I could pay cash for it. the multistrada is 63 hp and its a sport touring bike.

[VermilionX]

what type of bike are you looking for... sporty, cruiser, standard, dual sport, touring, etc?

[Kal]

i have taken my class passed and now i need help on a good starter bike iv been read that 50-hp is good for a starter but i wanted something in the line of about 55+ but nothin over 75hp if your guys now of any good one please tell me n post thanks!!!

Just to give you an idea

Kawasaki ER-5 (common learner bike for training schools here)
BHP 48
Torque 32 lb.ft @ 7500 rpm
Standing Quarter mile 14.9sec @ 89mph

Generally seen as a very mild mannered 500.

[jmillheiser]

Kawasaki Ninja 500R, about 60hp, 1/4mi in about 12.9 seconds. it is considered an excellent first sportbike.

Suzuki GS500, 47hp, 1/4mi in about 13.5 seconds. Another excellent first sportbike.

Suzuki SV650, 73hp, 1/4mi in about 12.2 seconds. not a bad choice first bike for a new rider who can restrain their right wrist.

Suzuki Bandit 600, 83hp, 1/4 mi in about 11.9 seconds, comparable to the SV650 just a little heavier and a bit faster on the top end.

Suzuki Katana 600, 83hp, 1/4 mni in about 11.9 seconds, the bandits fully faired cousin.

these bikes seem to fall into the realm of what you are looking for.