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rbrewer, You provided no other info about your wife other than she is a newbie. Age, physical dimensions, and conditions, likes (sport, cruiser, dual sport, etc...) and dislikes would help narrow down a bike appropriate for your wife. That said all I can tell you is don't buy a new Virago, or Rebel, as there are too many barely used, low mileage ones out there, you could easily save a grand on one. I disagree with the recommenced SV650, as while they are light weight, they are just too responsive for a newbie.

 

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MSF course in N. Florida using a Virago 250? Would that be Jax, FL I was riding an 1100 Virago at the time but rode the 250 for MSF class. It was a blast snatching that thing thru the class turns, and it stopped on a dime at those speeds. LOL