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all the japanese brands are reliable, with biggest wear factors being tires (mostly rear) chain and sprockets.
your bike choice depends on what type of riding you want to do, and where you will be doing it.
it also depends on your body size---most of the sub-1000cc bikes are too small for long term comfort for most guys over about 5'10".
if you are not mechanically inclined go with any of the jap bikes. if you enjoy tinkering italian sport bikes have more charisma IMO.
if you live in an area of twisty roads get a sportbike, if most of your roads are straight a cruiser type might be appropriate for comfort.
make sure you have good health insurance, take a bike safety course, and wear protection at all times. most serious motorcycle accidents happen in the first year of ownership.
run with high beams on all the time in daylight hours. be hyper alert and ultra defensive driver, understand and expect that traffic will not see you, will turn into your lane, etc.
lots of factors involved, but your personal safety should be one of the most important decisions in buying a bike.
lotsa fun, very dangerous.
good luck.
sport rider for nearly 40 years.
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