After riding 1k miles here are my thoughts. The bike is perfect for commuting and trips up to 2 hours. The seat starts to get uncomfortable at 1 hr; however, you can move around a little bit to alleviate the discomfort. Two hours is/was definitely managable. Wind protection is nice up to the tops of my shoulders and the riding position is comfortable on the highway. I really like the way the bike handles, it feels real nimble yet big enough to ride on the interstate with traffic. The power for me is great; it will get up and run. I took it on a few twisties and was impressed at how well the bike handled. Overall, I love the bike. The only upgrades I am considering are a Corbin seat (if I start to do some serious touring) and GenMar risers (I haven't decided if this is necessary or not). My mileage with interstate driving 75 MPH to 85 MPH was 48 MPG on two 120 mile trips with a little "hot rodding". The only upgrade that is a must is a mirror upgrade.
The only weakness in the bike is the mirrors. They suck. I can not see traffic directly behind me with out tucking in my elbows and leaning my head out. At 80 mph the mirrors vibrate to the point of being useless. There is a slight vibration as others have stated in the foot pegs at 7k RPMs. However, you can adjust your feet and find a spot to where it is not noticable. It can not be felt in the handle bars. My only other complaint is the fact that the speedometer is 5 mph fast. I have read this is common in motorcycles, but I can't understand why. It is a simple formula: MPH = (OD (outside diameter of the tire) X RPM)/(final drive ratio X 336). I have a hard time believing a bunch of engineers at any major motorcycle manufacturer can't get it right.
