well i got a rs125 and i've never looked back but i can guarentee, once you get a bike spec the rs125 you will want a bigger faster bike, i'm looking at buying a R6 verry soon, but if your to get a bike like the rs get leathers i came off with leathers on and basicly i was lucky, i can imagine with out leathers id of been in serious shit, i'm also conciderin starting to race. if you want any info on the rs give me a shout happy to help! Richie.