quick run down never owned a bike so i did the rider course locally and it was great!!! that being said i looked at used bikes and found i cant trust anybody selling...one bike looked mint but had gas and oil leaks after warmed up then backfired...anyways went to a local honda dealer and saw the phantom...for a new rider i thought the 750 was a good choice. no complaints love it... been a car guy my whole life i currently own a mustang cobra... had it 7 years mystichrome...glad to be aboard!!!