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Originally Posted by poser
i may be wrong in thinking this, id rather learn how to ride a bike properly ( as ive never riden before ) on something small that i wont go and kill myslef on. I think a 500 or a 600 will have too much power for a beginner - also im 5'8 and the 250's are a great size for that.
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This is wrong thinking. Most 600s these days are user friendly. Of course you can go mad, but I bet the Aprillia 250 is quite quick, quick enough to kill you.
You can get into trouble with not enough power too, especialy on a bike. Sometimes you have to nail it to avoid myopic knobs in boxes.
The throttle works both ways, it is up to you to be sensible.
There is no resale market for smaller bikes they are a niche market. If you intend to trade up later you need to be in the fatest part of the market and that is 600s.
Go to a few dealers and see if you can get a test ride or two. Some may charge you but will refund if you buy. Some wont offer test rides at all.
As they said, safety gear is paramount. Take your time and buy quality gear that fits.