have you ever ridden before if not i recomment that you go with something with a lower cc we have has 2 death on TR and i wouldnt wanna see someone go. my 600 scares the shit out of me and that is my first bike wish i would of learned on something lower but all i can do is tell you how i feel. if you want the 1000 because of the ones you see on the road i bet @ least 90% of the have ridden lower cc before. be safe and make a wise decision