[Sangria7]

Agreed with Elwood.

Your first bike should be a fun one to learn on. If you are too worried aobut dropping a bike during you learning year, then you will not learn as well. Saying that some people learn really quick and have no problems, so you may have no problems at all.

I bought my 250 but within 2 months I sold @ 90% original value, and moved on to a 650. I do not regret getting the 250 as I was able to guage my skills much better. I am better on the 650 b/f of the 250. I handle the 650 like it was the 250 now as far as leans, turns, U-turns, etc.

Just my experience.