Bruiser is my 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250. He's a great bike and perfect for a beginning rider like me. Of course, we've had our ups and downs (see November 2005 for the whole story), but all in all, we get along fine. I've been writing about my adventures in riding (learning to ride, buying Bruiser and so on); it's a great way for me to remember what I've done in the last years! I hope you enjoy the story ...