There is a LOT of bad advice floating around on this thread. Don't overestimate yourself, just because you've gotten brave enough to pin the throttle on your bike doesn't mean you're ready to upgrade. Throw in some corners, unexpected situations on the road (cars, gravel, rain, etc) and you'll find certain bikes are way over certain skill levels. There are reasons why Europe gives licenses based on cc's and makes you step up slowly over time. It's like a guy I talked to the other day, convinced he wanted a 1k Sportbike. He had ridden other bikes like Gs500 and 600's, even an R1. Impressed I asked him what kind of riding he did. "Ya know, through the city, like High St and stuff." Unless you're highly experienced or want to pose you don't need a liter. Don't take advice from Squids! You know who they are. My .02 cents