Always been a Sporty fan - I don't care what they say about its feminine leanings - To me smaller has always been better except when you get down to fuel capactity. That's where this thing leaves me disappointed. I played with the customizing gizmo and with small shield, a seat that will accept a pillion, some blacked-out pipes and a backrest you raise the ante about a G. All acceptable in my thinking except for that tank. I'm thinking that If I was looking for a bike and I could get beyond the tank issue it would make my short list.