Dude, pay real attention when you get to the 7000 r's range. You will not believe the acceleration after 7000. Hold on and lean forward, front end will loft quick. Don't know what bike you had before . I put 45000 miles on a 996. My 1199 makes that feel like a John Deere tractor. I've been riding for decades and still have not got mine to redline in any gear on the street. It's the most incredible bike.