IMO I would go with the sv650 or nighthawk. Another angle would be to look at a dual purpose bike. Riding in the dirt is a good way to learn how to control a motorcycle.
Don't listen to all the doomsayers. Buy what you like the best, take a basic MSF riding course and be sane. (most of the time ;) ) I started out my street days on a FZR750 and 14 years later I'm still alive.
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