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2005-2006 Pontiac GTO review, stats and pictures. ... 0-60 mph : 4.6 sec.(manual est.) 1/4 mile: 13.5 sec @ 106.0 mph(manual est.)

The Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Pre-2008 model EX250 in the U.S., and GPX250 elsewhere)
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 5.75 s. 1/4 mile, 14.6 s @ 88 mph

...and that is a "little" 250cc bike. Also, I believe the 2008 250r has a little more oomph to it.

 

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Just make sure you bring helmet, gloves and shoes/boots that cover your ankles. Depending on the class, most will prevent you from getting on a bike unless you have these items.

Other than that, the class is pretty easy going and usually the instructors are good people. If you relax you should have fun.