I do like it ... I think that it was the best choice for me being I had never ridden before. Of course I would like to have a bigger bike .... which I will get next year ... but I will be a better rider for starting on the 250.
I am not sure the MPG .. I have not calculated it but it gets pretty good gas mileage that is for sure. The 09's look good ... like a real bike LOL ... and they made some nice improvements that take it out of the weenie bike category in my opinion.
I get smoked on the straight away but with a jet kit it's still peppy enough to hang in there ... I would rather have a fun bike on the twisties anyway .. really how many places can you go that much over the speed limit without getting snapped by a speed camera or a cop. great bike for twisties!
I think its a great little fun bike and it holds it's value really well. I will be able to sell it next year for close to what I bought it for
Jules