I am 23 and have had my busa for 1 year now and put about 15000 miles on it, its my first street bike. I grew up racing motorcross but hadnt been on any type of motorcycle since I was 17. Everybody told me I was a fool and should have gotten a 600 first, I figure why get the 600 when you know you want a busa. Its not like you can't crash a 600. Funny thing is as much as I respect my bike it doesn't even feel fast anymore or get me pumped up