This bike is the second of 2 Honda dream bikes. Just looking at the picture in the catalog and I was in love. I bought this bike in June of 2002 and it´s a 1999 model. When you talk about this bike the first word that comes to mind is........WOW!!!!! It´s huge, powerful and beautiful. This bike has all the horsepower I´ll EVER need. I wont have ANY problem loading this bike up and going anywhere I desire. I think it´s one of the most beautiful motorcycles I´ve ever seen. I feel safe riding this bike. The surprising thing about the Valk (Dragon) is, is that for it´s size and weight it handles so wonderful. I tried something I read about in a magazine. I took this bike from 55 mph in 5th gear and slowed down to 20 mph, while leaving it in 5th gear. Roll the throttle and the Dragon just zooms smoothly along. It´s like there is no need to down shift. Incredible. I love this bike and I´ll NEVER get rid of it!!