ive ridden several, but older bikes. my friend had a CBR F4 600 that i could ride or borrow whenever i wanted.. its not like im jumpin on a bike with 0 experience... not to mention dirt bikes and other **** i have ridden over the years. im almost 31 yrs old and have kids, im not gonna be ridin like a maniac. it will stay stock other than exhaust. i kno these newer bikes are kickin out some serious power... status symbol, not so much. its to ride back and forth to work which i drive 500 miles a week to and from. and ive always been drawn to a crotch rocket.