Brand new. Did a lot of bicycling (lol) and road a few 50CC dirt bikes before, but thats it.

I really liked the look and price of the Triumph. As you say, it may be overpowering. And most likely the more power I have the more I'd like to do dumb stuff. I just really love the looks of that bike. It reminds of what the evil guys in James Bond drive. I find it visually amazing. And cheap. You wouldn't suggest a 600CC as a starter, eh?

I had a look at an SV650 online..and damn... It's just about as nice looking as the Triumph. I can picture it in black. That'd be a nice bike.