i´d just like to echo the sentiments of craig who posted earlier in this thread- i am from england and my wife and i went looking for a cruiser style bike.we most liked the suzuki intruder,that was until we set eyes on the rebel!! a real scarlet lady! just like my wife!!we bought it on the spot.(i swear she bought it because it matches her lipstick colour!)it is a 125cc rebel and is ideal for my wife(a relative novice)to learn on.it is well built and reliable,and just as importantly?,turns heads!.one little niggle is the quality of the chrome plate on the wheel rims-the are rusting despite regular cleaning.that aside,100% recommended.