I just brought home my brand Black 2013 today. My son thats 25 says it looks like a cross between a giant scooter and a snowmobile. My wife doesn't know what to think, she thinks it looks really futuristic. Now remember I rode Harleys for 20 years before this bike. This bike is fast,smooth and the most comfortable bike I have ever rode, and I only rode it a 1/2 hour today before it started to rain.