I agree with you, Ghost. I don't like full throttle just to keep up with traffic. I like having a safety net and being able to get out of the way. The road I travel is fortunately two lane each direction, and the hills slow down all traffic. I won't take mine on the freeway, and I don't like to push it all the time. I'm about 140, so I have a little less to carry around. I might try a new jet to see how much it'll improve things, but if I had to travel 65+ consistently for a great distance, I'd get a bigger bike. I heard that 400 cc engines might be coming out. Of course I won't hold my breath, but I would probably snag one up if it was offered.