My first bike was a Suzuki Savage, 650.
Now lets remember, a Ninja 250 is probably going to be faster than a Savage 650. The Savage is a single cylinder, also referred to as a "THUMPER".
They are a great starter bike even though the 650 sounds like a lot of engine. Really, this bike is a smart starter.
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