This is my first motorcycle. I purchased it new in October of 2007 and have logged over 11K miles on it thus far. I wanted a bike that could serve both as a recreational and commuter bike and this is the perfect combination bike. The bike can roar fast with other sport bikes, and cruise well with the less tame bikes. It also handles well on the twisties.
I have taken a few long distance trips on the bike and it rides comfortably. The best feature to me is having the fuel gauge; you will appreciate it more when you�re riding with other riders and they are pulling over to switch on their reserve fuel supply.
Easy break-in period, smooth gear operation, and a good gas mileage bike. I purchased a maintenance pkg. when I got my bike, so I haven't spent anything for maintenance yet. I got my first set of new tires at around 9k. I highly recommend this bike for the new beginner.
