>>28705236
V-Stroms are great. They have a longer wheelbase than the Versys and are therefore a bit more touring oriented. The best part about Suzuki is that all of their bikes stay around for a billion years, so any issues are well known and parts are readily available.

>>28704478
I rode a Ninja 250 for four years. They're fine bikes, but you probably won't get a good one for that price. I'd really recommend something with ABS for your first bike, so consider a Ninja 300 if your budget can stretch for it. But why does it have to be a sport bike? Ninja 250s aren't particularly sporty.