That all depends upon who they are. If they're your parents, spouse or wealthy uncle hinting that perhaps they'd like to buy you a new bike, BY ALL MEANS, it's time to move on!
If, on the other hand, they're like nearly everyone else who subscribe to the commonly-held ideal decreeing that all seasoned riders must display their prowess with either a 1300cc-Harleys or a liter sportbike, just invite them on a ride. You don't need a literbike to have a great time, nor do you need an 800-pound chrome-dipped piece of buttjewelry to prove that you are a skilled rider.
I've ridden my ZX9R 35,000 miles, and before that wore-out a Honda VTR1000 Superhawk (after only 50,000 miles.) But I travelled to Colorado earlier this year for my red '02 EX500. Perhaps because I've outgrown my ZX9R?
Sure the 500 is a suitable bike for beginners, but that doesn't mean it isn't a lethal weapon in the hands of an experienced rider.
Just be prepared to be treated like a beginner by everyone who you haven't had the opportunity to ride with. It's actually a fun test to find out whom are the dip$hits.
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