I know you have never ridden before. I wish there was a way for you to even test ride a 500cc bike. On a 500cc, you would go soooo fast, you have never gone before. 500cc motorcyle is WAAAAY fast. Waaay faster than probably any car you have ever driven. 40-50 horse power can move a motorcycle to beat 90% of cars on the road (except exotics and stuff). You would be amazed at how fast you can go compared to how you have moved before you go on a motorcycle.
Now, a modern 600, you will go soooo fast, as you have NEVER gone before, even on a 500cc motorcycle. You will probably be able to beat the average exotics that you see around here. You will have adrenaline rush like you never believe it.
Now, get a R1, you better hope you dont hit a pothole and your wrist bump too hard with that kinda power. Alot of people dont even ever need to get a R1, because on the road, there is hardly any way you can push your R6 anywhere near its limits. If you get an R1, you probably couldnt even push it to its limits on the track without alot of years of experience under your belt.

You see, the motorcycle community is VERY tightly nitted. We look out for each other. I am not sure if you know about the infamous "wave". Everytime a motorcyclist pass another motorcyclist on the road, we 'wave' to each other. This is a sign we share in our community to know we are calling to someone who share the same risks as we do, and we are wishing them safe trip on our hobby we love so much.

There are countless people who would think that we motorcyclist are soooo crazy for riding and are wreckless with our lives. So, if you take us crazy people, who are adrenaline junkies, and who take up a risky hobby, telling you that you are crazy for wanting to start out on a R1, what would that make you?

I am not saying that it can not be done, and I am not saying that you probably wouldnt become a sucessful rider, but if you are the type of person who want to enjoy this wonderful hobby until we cant sit on a bike no more, then you should really spend time and develop your skills first. I am young, and I want to be on a bike even when I am old. I dont know about you, but I want to live, so I can enjoy riding, and enjoy livin. I enjoy waking up every morning checking the weather to see if I can ride today or not, and sulk when it gets cold like today, and I cant go out on my bike. Its a GREAT hobby. Learn it well!