Firecat, I have shared bike with my son, both passed test in Feb, and he is restricted for the 2 years, have the S model curvy. Sure the position is sporty, but even thou it maked my old bones ache abit at first, once you learn to ride it I would not have it any other way.
Bike is super easy to restrict, and still goes very well, from my point of view highly recommended.
I like the look of both the pointy & curvy, as with others on here whatever you get, I would look to get the front fork springs changed as a 1st must do.
Did mine 2 weeks ago (to progressive) and the diff. is tremendous.
Get the SV and have a whale
of a time. Ride safe.