bought a 05 katana 600 in early may and have put 9400 km on it so far, plan to hit over 10000 before storage, not bad for one season, absoutly love it, girl friend loves the extra seat room in the back, would recomend it to anyone beginner or experienced. one question though im looking for after market exausts, air filter kits, rear tire hugger ( only thin i dont like about it is the ugly rear fender/license plate holder) its already a gorgous bike but could look a little bit fancier.