Cubby. 
As we are both official Team members of "Morning Motorsport" I believe that team issue bikes are the only way into the future. 
Now, 
I ordered a brand spanking 250 gasser the other day from Juan to replace the '05 300. 
Had a go on the new 300 & it was too much for a rider of my inabilities. 
After speaking to Juan & reading that article in the mag I decided the 250 was the way to go.  
If you're willing to wait, you're more than welcome to have a play on it when it arrives.  
There's also a couple of other guys over here that have just got / ordered 250s. 
Get it in yer!