welcome from Marysville, Ohio . how do you like your 250? can i ask how you like it and if you are aiming to change anytime soon? i just got rid of my cruiser and dirt and Im going to buy a sportsbike in spring. the reason i ask is because the 250 i feel ive outgrown, but honestly its the only bike i feel down to earth on -- so to speak. im short. looking into 2009 ninja 500, light, good on twisties or, possibly and SV. not sure not sure.. ugh!!!! not sure