Years ago, I bouhght my wife a Suzuli Savage. She rode it 17 mi. before dumping it in the driveway,said she would rather ride pillion,so I inherited it. I broke my ankle,wore a air boot,so riding my new FJR was out of the question,but not so with the Savage. I had to upshift with my hand, but I got to ride something. I still ride it when its really hot out.