Give me a reality check: can/should the ZX-4RR be a first bike?
Title. I'm 5'10", 150 lbs. I have no riding experience other than bicycles and the MSF beginner course, which I passed but didn't feel totally comfortable during. My clutch control isn't great (but enough to pass the course). I also passed the 650cc+ riding test fine.
I tested on an XT250, which has a wet weight of 290lbs, and I was surprised how heavy the bike was having never ridden before. Since the ZX-4RR is 416lbs and much more powerful, I'm worried it'll be too much bike. But, I've read online that even at full throttle, it doesn't accelerate like some other 400cc+ bikes.
I don't plan on driving much on actual roads until I get more practice (just setting up cones in a parking lot or something), but I'm also wondering if I should get something older and cheaper to practice for a few months before moving up.
Would appreciate any honest thoughts!