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[bula89]

I have scanned all 19 pages and read a lot of posts, but wanted to give specific info. I have 250 miles logged on a 1985 Rebel 250 over the last three weeks and that's all my experience. I'm looking at getting a street bike. I'm turning 30 in a couple of weeks and I'm 5' 8" weighing in at 170. What should I get? I been looking at a brand new 2001 Ninja 500, but it doesn't rate as high in looks as The 600. I feel really comfortable on the 250 but I'm not sure how touchy the throttle is on the 600's. I've read I can do it and please don't do it. How much do you guys or girls think I should try to get the Ninja for, if I went that route? The dealer is asking the same as a 2004 new. How much out the door would be a good deal? Any suggestions on the 600's? Thanks

[Z_Fanatic]

I'd say log plenty more miles on that Rebel. And THEN get a 600 of your choice, if you're not confident to step into a race rep 600s, then go with the SV650S or YZR600R. Because, by then I wouldn't bother with 250/500, unless you happen to like how it fits you. If however, your 250 is in a critical need of medical attention or suffers at highways, then going with Ninja 250/500 would be the alternative.

[bula89]

Thanks Z Fanatic, I see you helping a lot of people. Would those two bikes be at the same level of skill needed. What is the bike in that you have pictured?

[Z_Fanatic]

No prob. It would probably take the same skill to learn and gain experience on 250/500 as you would on that Rebel. But the 500R makes a great amateur racing, light-class track bike.

The bike below is MV Agusta F4 SPR. Made with carbon-fiber body panels. It was recently featured in "I, Robot" movie.

www.mvagusta.com