welcome good choice on the SV650s.. not saying that cause I'm bias or anything.. Check out SVriders.com if thats the route you are going. Lots of useful tools and tips there. I guess here too
Honestly if you go to one of the classes some people don't show up and they will take you in. It's worth a try.. A friend of mine did that the dame day that mine was scheduled and he got in with two empty spots to spare. Good luck and welcome.