[Darren69]

I was going to suggest the 696/796 or 750ie/800ie or even S2R800 would be a great first bike and first Ducati, they're all about roughly the same power wise so it depends on budget and which style you prefer.

I test rode a 600SS when they first came out, same engine as the M600, my first ride on a Ducati and I ended up buying a 750ss, so although I liked the 600 the 750 was just so much better, it was a big difference and the 750 felt way more powerful and loads of torque.