Good for you for buying used with low mileage. Yes it is a good first bike (although IMHO something even smaller would be my call). The 500 has enough power to keep it interesting without making it too easy to get in over your head. The engine has a wonderfully predictable power band, so no sudden surprises. Everything works pretty much as it should. Some will not like me saying this, but to me the 500 is like the Honda Civic of motos, practical, reliable, economical & fun if you push it. It has enough power for most real world riding situations. Perhaps the only fault is that with stock gearing, which I like, it is buzzy over 75mph. If you plan to spend a lot of time on freeways you will probably want to change the gearing a bit.
I have over 26,000 miles on my 2016 F with no issues. Just remember to change the oil about twice as often as Honda recommends. I change oil at 3-4000 mi intervals.
I have over 26,000 miles on my 2016 F with no issues. Just remember to change the oil about twice as often as Honda recommends. I change oil at 3-4000 mi intervals.
