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I saw the 500 as well and was looking at it, even though I am not a fan of that look on it.. but for the first couple years am thinking looks don't matter so much As far as the Gxr I did state I wish I had the money and experience to get it.. at this point I wouldn't get one for the facts you stated...

cool.. I"ll have to ask around and see if I can find something.

The only reason I am thinking used even though there is a limited variety around this part of illinois right now, is because my dad is going to help me with getting it (yes I am 26 but my dad is really proud and happy with the way I am going about this as well as it brings back memories from when he...

I haven't really decided yet, it will prolly be a month or so before I get anything. I am leaning toward the ninja 250 or 500 still for at least a year or two. Get one nice but used, then go from there. I will see though. Thanks for all the help.

Just to let everyone know I had my motorcycle safety class over the weekend and I passed, yah! I am so excited as soon as I get the completion certificate in the mail will be getting my license.

How about the Ninja 500? Would that be a good option and are thete any differences between the ninja 500 or gs 500?

I thank you guys for the answers. I will look more closely at the gs because I do plan on some highway riding as well as commuting, we shall see I guess. And as far as my size I am 5 ft 6 in tall and weight 240lbs so,, I am not sure if that should be a figure within my decision process

I have looked at both the gs500 and sv650 but have been told by several different people that they would be too big (engine wise) for a newbie, is that true or not?

I have always said that show was a bunch of crock and that the bikes were only for looking at.. none of this really comes as a surprise to me..

So I went to my Import Dealer essentially and they had a used Vulcan 500, sat on it for about 10 to 15 min (this sales guy is awesome.. he talks to me and then just lets me roam and sit on all the bikes and he knows I won't be able to be anytime soon.. I know he just wants me to buy from there when ...