I was nervious as hell after buying this bike knowing I had to ride it back to my place. Was only about 5 miles, but the only thing I've ever been on before I bought this was the crappy Honda 250's at the MSF class. I left the dealership and road around the airport parking lot that is right accross the street for about 20 minutes to get confortable on her. Was on the highway later that night doing 80.....LOL