When my niece wanted a bike for her birthday, this is what I suggested. even though it a parallel twin the bike can be a beginners bike or an experienced riders bike. being a light bike its a good option for all the lady riders. ones you start riding you will not feel like riding a parallel twin, the weight balance is the best it is smooth and the clutch is soft. with the breaks you will feel confident to take high speed turns easily.it has all the dna of the z series and kawasaki. all together a great bike.