Kawasaki's are known for being a pretty solid reliable brand and can really take a beating to the bike, I personally had a Kawasaki and have no bad things to say about it. Kawasaki's are good for any type of rider from beginner to full out pro. This bike goes from a street bike to an off-road enduro bike which has allowed Kawasaki to make this bike to perfection. Kawasaki's have great handling, great torque to the bike, solid suspension that you can adjust to your weight and size, and the bikes are pretty light which allows it to move easier when you get better and start throwing whips and scrubs.