As Ian says;learn to walk before you start running!
Without wanting to sound condecending, just remember that these lessons teach you how to pass your test; once you pass your test, you learn how to ride!
Hope you make the right decision and ride safe. Z.

Believe it or not my dealer is looking for a set of red paniers for a customer who appears quite desperate............ he can't get any till mid Jan. at the earliest!! Anyone???

I must admit that I had my doubts about the fuel capacity as all my other bikes have 5+ gallon tanks, (Gpz900, Z750, Klr650, Dr750.) but having had the MTS for 5 weeks and done 2k + miles mainly 300-400 at a time, although as yet no international travel (soon to be rectified!). The only pain, I ...