Nice choice, Och.
Easy to get talked into something too big for a starter bike, so good call. Always liking the sportbike style, I went with a used 1984 Honda VF500F Interceptor for my first bike (1991) and, while I replaced it with a 1987 CBR600F Hurricane within two years, it was a great first bike that fit my poor college kid budget. I think you'll be equally happy.
Easy to get talked into something too big for a starter bike, so good call. Always liking the sportbike style, I went with a used 1984 Honda VF500F Interceptor for my first bike (1991) and, while I replaced it with a 1987 CBR600F Hurricane within two years, it was a great first bike that fit my poor college kid budget. I think you'll be equally happy.