It's up to your riding style and what you want to do. I just started last year and realized quick that a sport bile was my style and felt right. I also realized quick that I dislike the street scene for sport bikes. I got a bike with every intention of tracking it, road racing tracks. I've ridden a bit around town, but have no interest in the long rides. Many people on sport bikes seem to want the attention and have an "image" they feel they need to hold. Hat on back wards, just sunglasses, no shirt on, shorts, even wearing flip flops while riding a bike. I just can't get with these decisions. I take it very serious and respect the danger and technique in being a good rider and pushing it a little. I don't ride in groups or with people, because I don't want to be the reason someone went down. I've done one track day and it was extremely helpful to learn the bike and me as a rider. In total, I rode about 1100 miles last year. I see this number only going up a little. In the 3 times I have been out on the bike this year, it just was not the fun it was on the track.
Find what's right for you and what you want out of it.