Good question i.w.t. I haven't owned a bike for about 35yrs, bought my 92 Dommie, and have done lotsa rides, several 5-6hr trips, away with my wife on the back. I made sure she has all the good warm and comfy gear, and she abso loves it. We don't have all the money-in-the-world to throw at bikes, so make pretty good use of this one, and relish the freedom and adventure of "getting out there". The Dominator is a bike which truly does do everything, and mostly well above average at all of them. I've looked at plenty of other bikes since getting this one, and am very happy with what I have. Good luck.