I certainly understand that riding requires experience, but I feel that to get the experience, I would need to ride first. I was thinking of the 250R and have read great reviews about it - how it is an excellent bike for starters. But, I do not want to buy a bike and grow tired of it quickly... from a cost stand point, it doesn't seem to be the best.

However, perhaps a used 250R (relatively inexpensive) can serve to be a starter, then buy a new bike when I have gained enough experience?

What do you guys think?