Lets get it down on paper here.. The ZX10 is lighter than most 600s, it will do over 100mph in first gear even before you get to the red line of 13,000rpm, it will aim skyward at the earliest opportunity in any gear up to 4th just on power alone, and it does not take prisoners! The ZX10 needs to be treated with the utmost respect, unlike most other 1lt bikes around, it will punish you in an instant if you do something silly or stupid, accelerate a little to hard and you will be down on the ground in a flash. No the ZX10 does not take kindly to inexperienced riders, it will take all your concentration to ride this bike properly and all your past riding skills will need to be used if you want to stay on this bike and have a good time!