first time fully loaded with panniers when I went to the TT, bike rode absolutely outstanding even dare I say it better then my old tiger 800 fully loaded up, got there tent up all hear thrown in then removed the quick release side panniers frame so It didn't look loaded with scaffolding! simply ride beautiful all week we was there and really got to test out the Pirelli angel gt tyres and really impressed with them and never having owned a twin, I was able to get to grips with it and find the sweet spot for riding compared to screaming fireblades!! simply lovely these multistrada's.