Size-wise it wouldnt bee too bad for a beginner. Certainly its light, and sits low, so it will be easy to balance. From what I remember from seeing one once that it is a sharp looking bike and looks bigger than its displacement...The price sounds a little high for a bike that small thats 15 years old, but alot would depend on the shape, miles, ect...might be worth it...for the specs go here: http://www.thegreatwhiteknight.com/specifications.html