This is a fast, but heavy bike. I´m a big fellow, but have almost got into trouble myself if for whatever reason the bike start to turn over on me while I sas standing still with it. Be careful. I´ve had a lot of bikes but this is also by far the fastest. The ZL runs like a raped ape and knows no top end that I could find...and I won´t try again! Yet there is something about the bike that keeps me in love. Maybe the looks or the rarity or performance or all the above. I live in Myrtle Beach, SC where we have several bike rallys per year....I´m the only one that shows up with a 1987 ZL1000 Eliminator!!! It always gathers a crowd! Enjoy and be careful!!!