Been riding for a year now, I do fine with the controls. the biggest issue I have with it is the weight of the bike and the reach to the levers. The other issue is the rear brake ( I use it ) it needs adjusted due to it has a lot of travel. I do prefer a bike I will keep the intruder till I find something I can ride more comfortable (longer rides). It just doesn't fit well, 250 felt good with the exception of feet on the ground.