I started learning on the XR250 honda dirt bike, Rode it on the st and dirt..
Got sick of that after a while and me and a mate bought some CBR250RR's..
Excellent learners bike. Power is good and it revs to 20,000rpm! the import models do anyway,
If you want a CBR250 get an import model, they rev out a bit harder, have heavier drilled brakes and 5 more HP..