We bought this 2008 Honda Rebel CMX250C bike because my wife wanted to learn to ride. The Rebel is an excellent small bike, light enough for a beginner and very suitable for training. Shortly after purchasing the bike and a couple of rides in the yard my wife decided not to pursue getting a motorcycle training due to her health. It is a great bike, but it has been virtually unused for the past couple of years. It would be an excellent and dependable bike for a beginner, smaller rider, or somebody who is looking for more than a scooter. We are at least the 3rd owners, the bike has been stored in the garage, it is in excellent condition and it has been run periodically on the road. The bike comes with crash bars and saddle bags.