I'll give you an opinion - don't post in giant blue. :wink: Welcome to the forums, and congrats on your license and training.
Both bikes are high performance machines. Mature riders with experience will tell you to look to something a little less rocket-like for a first. You can get in trouble too easily on either. They'll also tell you it's foolish to buy a brand new bike. People have the misconception that they won't fall down if they're careful. Just ask around to find out how untrue that is. You will fall off. It's just a matter of how well your body is protected (you have a good jacket and gloves, right?), and how much plastic you have to replace.
The SV is a bike people often use as a trackday bike - it's that good. The YZF makes a lot of power, too. Many people will claim to have the restraint to keep the throttle at bay, but for most the urge becomes too great.
Here's a link to one woman's opinion. I'm sure there are many.
I'd look at the GS500. It has good ergos and good handling, and it's widely recognized as a great starter and more. Here's a second (and third, and fourth testimonial). You might also read the other recent thread on the same topic, if you haven't already. It's along the same lines.
Being a woman you might be reluctant to post your size, and that's always a factor, of course. You don't want to be tippy-toeing it as a beginner, and a heavy bike is a recipe for disaster, too.
BTW, it's "chick", not "chic", although you might be a "chic chick". :lol: Man, do the emoticons stink on this board.
Good riding,
Clint
Both bikes are high performance machines. Mature riders with experience will tell you to look to something a little less rocket-like for a first. You can get in trouble too easily on either. They'll also tell you it's foolish to buy a brand new bike. People have the misconception that they won't fall down if they're careful. Just ask around to find out how untrue that is. You will fall off. It's just a matter of how well your body is protected (you have a good jacket and gloves, right?), and how much plastic you have to replace.
The SV is a bike people often use as a trackday bike - it's that good. The YZF makes a lot of power, too. Many people will claim to have the restraint to keep the throttle at bay, but for most the urge becomes too great.
Here's a link to one woman's opinion. I'm sure there are many.
I'd look at the GS500. It has good ergos and good handling, and it's widely recognized as a great starter and more. Here's a second (and third, and fourth testimonial). You might also read the other recent thread on the same topic, if you haven't already. It's along the same lines.
Being a woman you might be reluctant to post your size, and that's always a factor, of course. You don't want to be tippy-toeing it as a beginner, and a heavy bike is a recipe for disaster, too.
BTW, it's "chick", not "chic", although you might be a "chic chick". :lol: Man, do the emoticons stink on this board.
Good riding,
Clint
