Thanks everyone.
Cropper, I am somewhat smitten. I was holding off on a 250 mostly because the power to weight was less than what my car is and I really didn't want a bike that had less. The 300 is almost identical to the car which makes my decision much easier. I'm not really about pure speed/acceleration which is why the 300 makes sense for me. I've had a few people try to talk me out of buying a 300 saying I should get a used gsxr or "at least a 600" but I really like the low weight of the new bike, and the improved frame and I believe with some simple upgrades; emulators, maybe some better pads, and lots of rider improvement, it will be a superior bike to many 600's in my eyes and that's what matters. I will admit if I do eventually get to some track days at my local track Road America (15-20 minutes away) I will be scrooged but I would be having as much fun as anyone else. I was a little worried about buying a first year bike, but it's close enough to the 250, I think, that I'm past that.
Anyway, thanks for the welcomes and letting me ramble a bit
