Just came back from 6 days away in Wales/Ireland (around 1000 miles) Some thoughts on the Hyperstrada - 1. The bike is pretty amazing - there is nothing this bike cant do. 2. Attacks the road when you want it to - or great just taking in the views- 3. Makes the average rider (of which I would say was me) seem very competent 4. Power is awesome (and I hate that word) 5. Brakes are amazing (I am sure I would have binned it a few times but the ABS and sharpness of the brakes can scrub off speed in a second. So far, the bike is great (apart from the bit where it broke down and I had to get the RAC man out...but that is another post).