As above, I have wanted one, legally, for years but have never pulled my finger out and got a licence.

I have rode a good few times on the roads on mates bikes which Ive borrowed. S plate Gixxer 600, Gixxer 750 (first of the SRAD shape) and a ZX7R Ninja being the most frequent.

Im not what Id class a "good" rider as not having all that much road experience but Im not a total novice on one.

Im going to book my theory, get that out the way, and then have a lesson to see how I get on and either book my test or jump into one of them intensive weeks courses.

My heart and soul is crying for an R1 but my head is saying "nooooooooooo you will die". Im thinking of a ZX7R as I used to like the ride of that but thought Id ask you lot your opinions seeing as most of you will have had a few different things.

Im 6ft 2" and 18.5 stone so not good on small bikes.