So I'ma get myself a Bike for Graduation

[skoob]

Don't get the race versions if you haven't ridden motorcycles - if you have then ignore the following advice:

I'd suggest something like the Katana 600/750 (Suzuki), Ninja 500, GS or SV models.

Weight doesn't really matter as much as people put a premium on..Just because you weight 245 doesn't mean you need a 600+ bike..what's going to matter more is your sitting height, but you should be fine on any bike..

the starting power of somethin like a gsx-600 can you get you in trouble very easily..you could be making a simple turn and accidnetly give it to much power, now oyu're on your butt in the middle of traffic..

Go through the MSF course first, and ask a shit ton of questions from your instructor - based on your skills and how they asses them they'll be able to point you in a really good direction..

ALSO:

Don't be cheap when you buy a gear, ie helmet, jacket/pants..especially the helmet..don't be afraid to drop a ocuple hundred on a really nice helmet, it could save your life some day.

the leather's don't matter quite as much, but you want to be comfortable.

2nd Edit:

also, it's not that a 250r is going to be a tricycle..it's just you will outgrow it in probably 6 months because it lacks the power that the higher cc bikes have..with something like a katana 600 you can start out fine, but progress far enough until you know you're ready for somethin like a gixxer/cbr