I agree with both of the people above me...I just bought a 2009 Ninja 250R..on October 17....Man I love this bike I am a beginner also..Ive never ridden...Althought I would love to have an R6....but like they say Insurance is high....Also good luck trying to find a 2008+ Ninja 250R...I waited almost 3 months and I bearly got 1 with the deposit...