I couldn't wait to get my 600 when I passed my test. Plenty of power to learn on, and its a big learning curve, great for overtakes as you don't need to use everything to get past, so much better in that respect. As for tyres, and this applies to most, you need to have a look and choose them to suit your needs. Make sure the dates are current if you buy online, and check the compounds. I run a sportier tyre all year long, tho the mileage isn't massive, the trade off is plenty of grip in most conditions, and they warm up nice and quickly too.
