I just bought a 1993 gsx 600 w/15,000 miles on it. the carbs needed cleaning and I had it paint to match my silver dodge ram and allot bikers say the like it. I also had it fully serviced and the service guys said I got a good deal because all I paid was $800 for it. I plan on doing my mistakes on this one but plan on upgrading to something better after I have mastered this but all in all, paint job, carb cleaning and tune up I spent a total of $1250 for a good starter bike. So keep in mind if its your fist bike you may want to consider that you will upgrade later so I say go with the lower cost.