Help on getting first street bike?

I agree with Matt; Ninja 250. Doesn't even have to be an '08 'cos they bin making them for over 20 years, and they hold their price 'cos they're good. A Hyosung 650 would be a good alternative to the Suzuki easygoin suggested. Even the Hyosung 250 would be good - but not as good as the Kwaka.