The 500 Street is an amazing beginners motorcycle. The bikes lightweight and cafe style allow for quick maneuverability for beginners. The maneuverability of the bike is also great for large cities with traffic or narrow streets, and the water cooled radiator is a huge plus when sitting in traffic, even when temperatures reach the 100s. The bikes reduced noise muffler allows for that quiet startup, great for private neighborhoods, new borns, and any city noise ordinance. The bike has engine guards, and have already worked once to protect the bike and the rider. The bike has been put down once at a low speed with no collision and minor cosmetic damage done to the muffler. This bike is an amazing bike for someone in a large city ready to experience the open road thrills without hurting the bank account. Current Mileage is 5,264 US standard miles.