Dont buy a rebel or other 250, you will be a traffic hazard. The speedy was my first road bike,been riding dirt for years. I think they work well light, good power curve etc. Most the same "starter bikes" are too small for a normal sized man, and if you live in a hilly area, forget it. If you really want a smaller bike, and are less than 6 ft tall, look at the suzuki savage, I got my wife one this winter. Plenty of torque, light and well balanced.
Dill
