You're experience when you bought it? Approximately 20K miles, but started, zero experience, with 15K on a brand new 08 Ninja 250r, then 5k on a 805CC Suzuki Boulevard C50. Bambi killed my 250r. Riding style/what you do with it? "spirited" street. I hit twisties as much as possible, but do commute occasionally. Your approximate size? 230lbs with gear. 5'10" What appealed to you about it and what are you leaning away from now? Price(bought outright), Fuel Injection, 385 lb weight/ narrow tires, high RPMs make it a hoot. I am wanting a true SS suspension. Do you think it would be reasonable for a person with zero experience to start on? Yes. If she was fine in MSF. Seat height is low. Weight is low. Stock brakes won't endo her(I have upgraded EBC HH on now, but easy swap back). The power is LINEAR, even sloppy habits won't get her in trouble, ever. The suspension is aimed at beginners and forgiving. Insurance is dirt cheap, for full coverage.