Been interesting reading all th posts. Looks like the consensus is, "The power is here to go fast whan needed or wanted but most are content on just crusing along and enjoying the ride" The R* is a cruiser and that's why I bought one. I sold my 82 Yamaha 650 Seca Turbo because it scared the H out of me when I rode it(old need for speed habbit). Ya know "Old school Tunnel vision speed and crappy handeling". I just love to cruise around now but also love the power at my wrist If and when I need or want it. I am over 50 and though I still like to go fast from time to time I am comfortable settiling into the cruiser scene. As have been already said, "It's not how fast you get there, It's all about the journy". I find that any time I get on my bike I am always looking for the long way around. I only wish I started riding long ago.