Wicked, linear, arm pulling power in every gear. The type of power that puts a big ol� grin on your face under the helmet! Again, the transmission was soooo smooth, even wicking it through the gears � I love it! Wind protection is very good! No helmet or in your face wind, odd noises, or discomfort; just cuts through the air nice! By the way, doing the speed limit on this bike is absolutely impossible.

I took it through some twisties and it felt a little heavier in the front end than I'm used too, but I wouldn't complain about it. I'll certainly get used to the feeling of the bigger bike. It did handle very well, stayed planted, and on line with no effort. Brakes seemed fine, although I didn't do anything crazy with them. They stopped when asked. Suspension is totally stock with no adjustments and it seemed to suit me pretty well right out of the crate. The engine sound is pleasant, at any RPM; nicer as it spools up of course. I can actually see what's behind me using the stock mirrors! Simply mind boggling that I don't have to dip a shoulder! Did I mention it's ridiculously fast?