becuase you are a sensible rider who doesn't want to see new riders persuaded to by a bike they can't handle that will get them hurt. There should be more riders like you. There should also be more new riders that listen to experience.

Any of the new sport bikes (600cc+) are not good beginers bikes. If you want something newer I would suggest a used SV-650. They are great bikes with decent power and can be picked up for a very reasonable price (around $3k). You can sell it after a year, for probably the same price, when you are ready for something "bigger".