I am a new rider. My 2006 ZZR 600 was purchased on July 7th. Since buying this bike I have manage to drive 2600 miles(alot Freeway and street commuting), completed MRE classes, and I have obtained my motorcycle license. My primary reason for buying this bike was because of high gas prices; however, I have fallen in love with riding my bike down the canyons and off Paciffic Coast Highway. The insurance on this bike is cheap in comparison to other bikes(zzr it's consider a sport tourer), the engine is smooth and has alot power, and the ergos are wonderful. I wanted a zx-6rr or zx-6r, yet I went with ZZR because of the ergo and overall feel. My only complaint with this bike is the suspension and not having a gas gauge sucks too. Overall ZZR is good bike, if I had to do over I think I would have bought a b***** bike. From the threads in SBN I feel I was mislead into thinking anything b***** than 250 was dangerous. After I pay off my ZZR, I think I am gonna get ZX-10R. Future upgrades will be limited to the decals, yoshi muffler(thanks ZZRocket), and Frame slidders. Also, I so overpaid for my bike! I paid 1000 bucks in freight and build cost(Santa Monica Kawasaki sucks). I check around at other dealers and average cost for freight and build is 500 bucks. If you live in California do not ever pay over 500 for freight and build. That's my 2 cents!