[JWilly]

Thanks guys for all the responses! I will hold a wait and see approach to this of course until I take my MSF course, but I appreciate all the comments and opinions. I am definitely leaning towards the 650r, but I am also checking out the SV650. I will definitely let you all know this July what I decided to go with. BTW, this site has a great community, it seems everybody is very helpful.

On a side note, I noticed the insurance is about $150 more a year for the 650r versus the 250r, at least from my Progessive quote. Any suggestions for any other insurance carriers?

[JWilly]

Thanks for the response! I would say I am reasonably level headed, I have 2 Grand Nationals and a STS-V and I never race them, unless at the track. I may speed in them when travelling on the highway for long distances(10 or so above the speed limit), but who doesn’t? How is the throttle response? Will you “lose” the bike from under you relatively easy? Thats the main thing I was worrying about, if that was too sensitive. Thanks again.

[JWilly]

Yeah, I was looking at those too, but I do like the way the Ninja 650R looks much better. Do you know if they are close to the same as far as power? I dont want to get something to powerful for a beginner, and I know the SV650 is at the upper limits for what a beginner should ride.

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