OZSV

Here in Aus, some states have LAMS (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme). This smashed the stupidity of everyone having to ride no more than a 250cc bike...which was dangerous because most Aussies were physically too tall to fit on these tiny Jap contraptions.

With this brain-wave of LAMS, it opened up a whole world of more suitable bikes, and many major manufacturers jumped onboard to claim their share of a captive market...BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and many others.

The biggest loop-hole ever with this scheme here, is with a LAMS "pointy" SV that has an ECU which smacks power down after 7500rpm (similar to the UK so we are led to believe). Around town and on highways, this still unleashes the best torque/power range of what the bike has to offer due to the engine characteristics. I'm not sure of the finer points of kw/weight restrictions, but the system is a freakin' joke with the SV, much as the Aprilia RS250 used to be under the old system. All other bikes are sluggish n ****e in comparison.

To the OP, it is not the best bike to start on with no riding experience...something like a Kawasaki ZZ-R250 or GPX-250 is what you need to learn the fundamentals of sportsbikes. If you're game enough after try a 2-stroke 125 to refine riding skills and throttle control, then move up to a restricted bigger bike, and then and then. Baby-steps to refine skills and control will result in a better n more confident rider.

If it's any consolation, sitting on the new GSXR range, I found the riding position pure turd, especially the footpegs and gearshift! I'll forgive the looks somewhat, but until they sort that bike out for people over 6" I'll choose the Triumph 675