I purchased the 2004 Katana 750 at the end of July and this was my first bike ever. I originally was going to get the 600 but was advised I´d get bored too easy and they were right. I like the looks and it is easy to handle though it is 100 lbs more then the GSXR and other sport bikes. The only thing I´d like to change is the sound of the bike so next year will look at a different exhaust system with more of a throaty sound.