899 isn't dry clutch. . It's just like a jap bike as far as handling brakes and feel the difference is how it makes power the twin is a whole different world.. I will say though if you are doing any sort or commuting the 899 is a bit aggressive in stance and though more forgiving than my 1199 they still get pretty warm under seat in traffic and are a bit jerky at lower speeds... now ya don't have to wring it's neck from light to light like a 600 but some of the same goes for the 675.. Maintaining a duc is cake anymore.. brian is correct I will say dealer service costs are even pretty inline with others