If there is no change from ´04, you´ll be very pleased with this machine. My ´04 bike is incredibly nice... power and class built into one comfortable frame. The only objection I have is the oil filter... it ain´t easy to change (requires exhaust pipe removal). Other than that, I´m really pleased with my ´04 Classic. Background: 1st bike was Honda CX500 (1978), 2nd bike was Suzuki GS850 (1983). 3rd time is a charm: my ´04 Classic.