Even though the bike is heavy to lift, it is unbelievably light in turns and cruising. The low handlebars give you the expression that you are riding a very safe and very capable motorcycle. I would warn you abotthe breaks especially after riding japanese bikes for years. I would recommend that you change the break pads for softer ones. The torque is so huge that you rarely use the break but it should be there wherenever needed. Other than that you can do anything on this bike if your butt permits.