I am taking the MSF course soon and hopefully earning my MC license. I have no experience with riding other than on a bicycle. So that leads me to my question: how much bike is too much bike for a new rider?
I've narrowed down to two bikes I really like:
CBR250R ABS: http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cbr250r.aspx
CB500F ABS: http://powersports.honda.com/2014/cb500f.aspx
The 250 is less expensive and lighter, but has very limited power and can struggle on the highway. The 500 is somewhat more expensive and much more heavy, but has the power needed for highway use, and is geared toward torque, not crazy acceleration.
I would hate to buy the 250 and then realize it's not enough bike for longer term ownership. And I really love the 500F styling. On the other hand, I worry the 500 is too much bike too soon for someone so green. But I have read that the 500 is still considered a starter bike even though it's well over the 250 mark.
So, what should a newbie pursue... the 250R or 500F?
I've narrowed down to two bikes I really like:
CBR250R ABS: http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cbr250r.aspx
CB500F ABS: http://powersports.honda.com/2014/cb500f.aspx
The 250 is less expensive and lighter, but has very limited power and can struggle on the highway. The 500 is somewhat more expensive and much more heavy, but has the power needed for highway use, and is geared toward torque, not crazy acceleration.
I would hate to buy the 250 and then realize it's not enough bike for longer term ownership. And I really love the 500F styling. On the other hand, I worry the 500 is too much bike too soon for someone so green. But I have read that the 500 is still considered a starter bike even though it's well over the 250 mark.
So, what should a newbie pursue... the 250R or 500F?