As said before, don't let the weight intimidate you. These big ole touring bikes are extremely well balanced with most of the weight down low, and they handle better than you think. I came off a FXD that weight about 650# and got a Road King that weighs in between 700 and 800 and took about a 100 miles or so to adjust. Biggest thing is the steering geometry is different and once you learn the feel of these you can throw them around almost like a sportster. The big ole front tire really softens the ride and makes them more forgiving if you hit a pothole or seam in the road. That is the biggest difference, the ride. Your passenger will love it!