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I hear you on the gear, thanks. I also understand the dropping the new one part. Let’s just say that I’m not as concerned about paying for new plastic, as I am about getting the right bike. I want to be around to pay my kids’ college tuition.

It just comes down to size (the 650 is more comfortable) vs. power (I suspect 650 is too much?). The 650 still feels lighter, more comfortable (not running) that the Suzuki. But if it is stupid to get one, I am happy to squat on a nighthawk for a year, or even get a cruiser style in a 250, although I wonder if a cruiser is less maneuverable than a standard. There is a Kimco cruiser that is larger but is a 250. Any comments.

I have also seen a used Honda CB500?. It has custom handlebars, but is otherwise an upright bike. How would this one be for a beginner.

Bottom line, I want to learn to ride well, and am willing to stay at 250 if that is the best idea. If a ninja 500 or 650 is equally fine, I’m happier buying new, and can afford to scratch the bike-but not myself.

BTW is there a way to subscribe to this thread so that I know when there has been a response?

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Thanks especially for responding to such a verbose, rambling, post. I actually did try to edit it from another computer, but the replacement text didn’t make it to this site (my computer issue-not site problem).

If you don’t mind my asking, is the ninja 650 (doesn’t have ABS as option) any more or less appropriate than the SV650? It may be more comfortable for me, seemingly a little lighter and narrower. Or, is is a completely different animal?

There seems little to no chance of getting a new Ninja 250 within 10 weeks. I haven’t seen the older 250 anywhere, but understand that it is different from the 2008 in many ways, including position.

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