i just gotta yz250 about 2 weeks ago and it is my very first bike. he's right, they are deffinately not beginner bikes, but its just what you get used to. i have no problem with all the power, but he's also right about having to stay on the gas all the time. they are really not made for putting around. so if you think you can take it, go for it. it will just take some getting used to. oh yeah, he's also right about another thing, you can probably find one or a lot of these in your price range.