Ah thanks for the replies and clarifying. The Bike is a 2016 Honda CB500X, the clutch is like butter compared to other bikes I've been on. I had a 05' SV650N before, that had a much heavier clutch, starting in 2nd was possible, but a bog, my hand was always sore after a day in traffic.
I'll just follow the advise of keeping a steady speed and following distance, however I go from Spadina/Dundas to Mississauga everyday, I avoid rush hour (commute 11am and 7-8pm) Though it's Toronto, and rush hour is... every. single. hour. Bumper to Bumper. I don't want to strain the clutch, esp since the engine is new and still breaking in, so will keep 1st the start off.