I am a Honda fan too, but I bought a Kaw. 650 because I got a deal on it. I only use it for huntng so I do not put many miles on it, it has about 2100 now. It is a 2006 model, I bought it used seven years ago and have done nothing to it but change spark plugs(once) and oil several times. It has more power then I need, a 500 would probably be adequate. If I could change anything, I would want fuel injection, mine is cold natured as someone already mentioned.