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Are you a new rider? If so, that Triumph is a lot of bike. You might want to pick up a used bike for much less, and get your feet wet.
By the time I was 18 I had been riding for nearly 10 years, but only two on the street. My years of motocross riding had given my good bike control, but I still had to learn about riding defensively on the street.
Someone mentioned the SV650. That is one nice bike. It's light, so it's easy for novice riders to pedal, and it handles very well without being a hair-trigger device like some sport bikes. I had a chance to ride one, but only for a few minutes. During my short ride, I was durned impressed.
There are lots of used 650/750 UJM (universal Japanese motocycle) for sales out there, and at rock bottom prices for decent bikes. It'll give you a chance to see what kind of bike you'd really like. I have the Shadow, but it'll be gone next year. I tried the "cruiser" bike, but don't like it all that much. They are easy to sell, and hold their value well, so I won't take a bath on it. I need something with more power, a more upright (not "laid back") riding position, and better brakes.
Before you get hung up on power, remember that even an older 750 four cylinder UJM will roast just about any car, and rip right through the 100mph mark. Heck, even those old Honda 450 upright twins can make some speed when pushed.
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