I had a 2003 suzuki tl1000r and I didn't like the handling on it it's a heavy bike around 430lbs. It's know as a "widow-maker" the upside to the bike it has alot of torque around 72lbs and it's fuel injected it's not a low end bike it's a mid range bike it's a v-twin you will be able to feel the power around 70mph. It's is not a beginners bike ride a 600 first than try the tl and you will be able to tell the difference it's night and day with the handling.