Hi! I just bought a ´95 CBR 600 F3 2 weeks ago (my first motorcycle of ANY kind ever), and have found that it´s a blast to ride, and easy enough to pick up. At first its speed capabilities made me really nervous, but didnt take long to get comfortable with it. I´m 6´2" and 195 Lbs, and it seems just the right size for me, so maybe that would be a little big for you...but still it´s a great bike for the money!