I have a friend that got a brand new 2005 back when they first came out. He loves the bike and swears by Kawasaki. I never got to ride it because it was before I got my license. I know he moded it with a stage 1 jet kit, and yoshi slip-on and that sucker would move. He is into stunts and can do alot with that bike. He is currently 19 and had been on a bike since he was 15. He had a ninja 250 first and then a cruiser. This was his third bike. Currently he is in Phoenix, Arizona getting his motorcycle mechanic degree. This is about all I know about the bike and a little background on the person. I hope this helps.