I had some what of the same thinking of him when I first started riding my 650 with peolle from 7/11 but that was before I started riding with the members on this board, once I started riding with the board members you know who you are I realized my bike is plenty fast almost to fast for me in hocking lol. I've been riding for 2 years now and still love my little 650, hope to hit the track this year to improve my abilities. Speed limits only 65 man who you trying to impress:p.I think I'd want a bigger bike if doing a lot of 2 up riding but no girl complained yet or if I do any long ass hauls. That's my 2cent. I do need a suspension upgrade tho.