Alrite mate, welcome!
I was in a similar situation to you - got my full lisence (restricted to 33bhp) and wondered about getting a bike! However, rather than ponder on wether to get a 125 and derestrict to 33bhp or get a big bike and restrict to 33bhp i had already made up my mind to go down the later route. The only thing i wondered about was what bike to get!
Anyways, i own a restricted 99 sv-s. Its my first proper bike (after a speedfight, beast!) and I dont regret the desicion. After all, after my two years is up i dont have the hassle of selling it to get a more powerfull bike - 1hr and the restrictors are out and i have that power!
Go down the route of getting an SV and restricting it. It'll be better in the long run!
Do you know how much you're likley to be spending on the bike? Restriction kits are approx £150 to get fitted at a dealer.
Matt
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