Agree with you on the fairing bit, but this is my first big bike and insurance is a killer for bikes with fairings. But i do like the riding position, its really comfortable. Couldnt really comment on what bikes best for learning on as i havent riden either, but i want a GSXR 750 next year, either that or my dads kawasaki ZXR Ninja Oh and the yaris is my mums shelly T-SPORT