[robz71lm7]

I asked a few others (co-workers, local F-body board etc) but thought I'd ask here as well since I trust the judgement and value the opinions on this board. First of all I have never ridden a motorcycle, but have toyed with the idea for the past few years. I got my motorcycle permit last week and am taking an MSF course in a couple of weeks. As you can probably guess I want a sportbike. I have a 30 mile one way commute on 2-lane roads and the interstate (70 mph+). I'd mainly be getting it as a toy, but I'd like to be able to ride to work too so I can somewhat justify it in my head. I have thought about track days, but that is a ways away if ever.

I've had recommendations ranging from a 250 all the way to a 750 sport bike (Ninja 250r, R6, or GSXR 600 or 750). Thoughts?

[robz71lm7]

With regards to the SV650 what do you all think of the ABS option?

[Chevy053]

With regards to the SV650 what do you all think of the ABS option?

Mine dosent have it. But I would imagine that its kind of like having an airbag in a car. You probaly will never use it but if you do you will be glad you have it.

But I don't have any first hand experience with a bike with ABS.

[Todd]

With regards to the SV650 what do you all think of the ABS option?

Mine dosent have it. But I would imagine that its kind of like having an airbag in a car. You probaly will never use it but if you do you will be glad you have it.

But I don't have any first hand experience with a bike with ABS.

I put nearly 10K miles on the BMW K1200RS which was an ABS bike. Only once did I use the brakes hard enough to engage the ABS. Much like when you experience your first ABS in a car, it was a little unsettling. I doubt it would have made a difference either way, but I can see it being beneficial on bad pavement. I'm just used to my non-ABS bike which I do occasionally lock up the rear under heavy braking.