Is a 2008-2009 kawasaki ninja 250r a good starter bike? I'm 14 now, turning 15 in 2 days, and I want to know if it's any good. If so, should I get new for $4000.00 or used for $2800.00? New would obviously be a 2009, but used would be a 2008( the one for 2800, and it looks to be in great shape...