It does ok for now, got to let it be broke in for 500km or in other words baby it for 300 miles that might take a while. Nope don't even need a drivers license. I tell you tho so far this year I have rode a Rebel, 81 cb650, and now this, tinker has spoiled me because I forgot how much vibes you can get from a bike, the 650 wasn't as bad but you could feel it in the handle bars...