<human>: Can you give me a shortened version of the text?

Hey guys,

I'm in the process of getting my M1 - just passed the safety course and waiting for my paperwork to take the written test at the DMV.

That being said, I'm pumped up to buy my first bike and start endangering you all on the road. Which leads me to the pickle I'm in - I don't really know very much about motorcycles and what would be a good first bike. I've done the standard Google searches on "best first bike" and I learned on a 2008 Honda Nighthawk, so I suppose I'm leaning that direction.

What I do know is this, I want either a standard or cruiser-type bike around 250cc (maybe a little higher). I'm not looking for a sport-bike or something that's going to race, I just want to get from Point A to Point B without breaking my neck, but also looking kinda cool (i.e. NOT A SCOOTER). I've got about $2,000 to spend on the bike since there's a good chance I'll screw it up during the learning process. Any ideas or bikes you want to sell me?

Thanks!
<bot>: new biker in SF bay-area needs advice on what kinds of standard/cruiser motorcycles are good for around-the-town driving