[NefRider]

Friend of mine swears by this as the best beginner bike, since I haven't ridden either yet I couldn't defend the 250. What could I have said to educate this individual?

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[Zandit]

I Haven't riden none, but I sat on one in the dealership. This bike is huge compared to the 250R and very heavy, something to take into consideration.

 

[KURT]

Friend of mine swears by this as the best beginner bike, since I haven't ridden either yet I couldn't defend the 250. What could I have said to educate this individual?

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Why educate him? He'll get tired of bikes with half the displacement, blowing his doors off, in the turns.

Some people just have to learn for themselves.

 

[spooph]

It's a good beginner bike. Ninja 250 is sexier though.

 

[jkv45]

It's too big and heavy for a beginner bike unless you are a pretty large person. Plus it has full fairings - not the best choice for a first bike.

From what I know about it, it's a heavy underachiever.

The older naked version, the GS500E, is a better starter if you need a larger bike IMO.


Jay