i wonder if people really listen to us??? u think hes actually going to get the MSF course done before he buys the bike??

and why u hating on the 250's?? if your "too" cool to get a 250 than get a 500... thats if you've never had any riding experience before.. its a good starter/learning bike and if you drop it...o well, thats why you got it for your 1st bike... but if you start off on a nice 600 and youve never riden before the chances of you getting that pretty bike all scratched up are pretty high.. get the proper gear and not just a helmet and the ICON chest/back protector...