Some say no but I say yes they work quite well. I have done 2 up touring and later camping trips where we had 2 bikes but all our camping gear including 5 room tent ,air mattress, clothes for 2 weeks, etc...These were trips from north east Pa to Conn., NH, Fl, Central PA, south Pa,up state NY, etc.. I was comfortable and wasn't lacking for power. My advice is try one and see what you think. Take a demo and leave your other 1/2 where you can pick her up then ride it on highway and back roads to get an idea. I ride a carbed 790 so not sure what the 865 would be like.
