Yeah I have had the GPZ500 since I passed my test this year. I love the bike myself. Service on this bike is very easy to do yourself! I find the bike isnt choppy at slow speeds even when cold, it's choppy no matter what below 3k revs. anything above that and its smooth and friendly. At 3K revs it feels like its barely turning over on my bike and it should be a very smooth bike to ride. Only thing id watch for is when u let the clutch out for enginee breaking, its almost thrown me off twice cause I let the clutch out a little quick with confidance and bike went all over the place. Hope you like it!