I've been riding dirt and road bikes for the last 25 years, and I have recently bought a DRZ400E - great fun
From what I have heard, the Hondas need a bit more intensive valve maintenance than some other bikes.
A great resource is ThumperTalk

Soon you won't just be 'putting around' so the Honda you mentioned will handle going a bit faster too!

Bikes are only dangerous when they stop moving
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Peter.

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