I'm a older dude, (Lets just say over 50) that has been riding all my life, Rode dirt bikes for years and it's where I learned to ride at 12 years old.I have owned pretty well all brands of off road bikes from 70cc, 125, 250, and on up to 450cc. Raced some Moto-X and Enduro. I have had many kinds of road bikes. Harley Fat Boy, Suzuki GS1100 L Cruiser, Suzuki GSX 1100, Honda Gold Wing, and many others. I currently have a Ducati Monster 1200 S Stripe. The best bike I have ever owned. I am so in love with this bike. Can not ride it enough. Everyone loves it.