I've road small bikes when I was 16-17 but passed my full licence at 36 two years ago. My first big bike was a kawasaki zx9r, then bought a lovely gen 2 zx10r that was well modified. Sadly had to let the zx10r go last week as part exchange for the s1000 rr. I haven't done track days yet as I'm worried about bining my pride and joy. I'm a fast road rider and I like to go touring, done Ireland in 2016 (two months after getting my full license) and done the Isle of man tt this year. The iom is amazing and going again next year.
Chose the s1000 as I thought it was better than a new h2 and zx10r when I test road them. Plus the s1000 sounds so good, had to get it.