I started on a Ninja 250r 10 years ago and loved it. In the US it's either that or the Honda 250 rebel.Or you can try the 110cc X18. But I'd only suggest it if you're under 5 foot 10 and under 150 pounds.Here's a video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHRpdexVDMsHere's a link to info:http://www.minipocketrockets.com/x18-r-4...bike/Looks pretty bad-ass. And at that price I might buy one just for the hell of it!