My last ride was a 1984 VF1000R Interceptor....12 years ago. I just recently bought a 1996 Shadow 1100 ACE and have only ridden it a couple of times. (awaiting cycle class next week to get license and insurance discount) I will say that I had to bring it back to my place from over 40 miles away in very high winds and it was still comfortable to me. DonĀ“t know about the long trips, yet. My girlfriend is not a small girl and I weigh 203, myself, but I did take her down the street and back with no issues. We actually went up a steep hill and it pulled like a champ.