ive read and read and read so many posts all over the net on many sites to get started on a 250 and not a 600 like i (and so many other new riders it seems) really want. ok ive almost no experience on bikes, i rode mopeds when i was a kid and a derby 80 on the road and fields but that was a long time ago im 32 now and after lots of persuading my gf gave in and reluctantly agreed to me getting a bike. had my heart set on a gsxr 600 but i cant ignore all the advice experienced riders give on this matter, granted, there are a few who have started on a 600 with no trouble but i think these lads are in usa and dont deal with our weather and roads. so…the reason im posting, how long would u guys think id be riding a 250? il be on it 5 or 6 days a week commuting 50 miles round trip and some city and back road riding to practice countersteering and braking leaning and everything else to get my confidence up. il be riding as often as possible really, m1, m50 and north inner city to swords (roads im familiar with il stick to for a while) i just want that gixxer its my dream bike and want to put a date on it to aim for, im no idiot i dont take chances ive 2 daughters i want to see grow up, its not for the the crazy speeds and wheelies its so i own my dream bike and turn heads. thx guys :thumbsup2: