Yamaha Motorcycles for Beginners

Hi everyone, I'm a relatively new rider and just picked up my first Yamaha motorcycle. While doing some research online, I noticed there aren't many beginner-friendly threads on this forum specifically about Yamaha bikes. I'd love to hear from more experienced riders who have started out with Yamahas - what made them choose Yamaha, what models did they start with, and any tips for a new rider like me would be super helpful.