It does everything an adventure bike should do and it does it very well indeed. It actually does the off-roady bits better than most big bikes because it is relatively low, relatively light, has really good suspension and the power is easy to manage. Power - it's enough for anything real world rides require but, especially with the torque being low down. Having a very low 1st gear also makes it eat up difficult terrain never feeling underpowered. Cruising at speed, it's stable, it keeps up with bigger bikes with no complaints. Highway speeds are fine as well - you'll spatter plenty of flies on it, no worries. Fuel consumption is rather good and can be made quite low if you decide to slow down a bit.

By that we mean it's full of really nice surprises. The engine has a bit of a dual character to it - it's got torque immediately but it also has builds power up top. The pistons being small and light makes it rev quick and it has almost no vibrations to speak of. The exhaust note is big, meaty and pretty. The seat is flat but super cushy. The headlight is brighter than that of an airplane, which is nice. It's also riddled with nice little touches like the mirrors which are big and fold away for off-road. The gear and rear brake levers also fold btw. The more you look around, the better it gets.

The power is smooth and easily modulated. The clutch action is magically light yet has all the feedback you need. The seat is low to the ground yet the bike has plenty of ground clearance. The chassis is well laid out to help you adjust to the terrain. The suspension soaks up issues without complaint. Brakes are good and you can switch the ABS off on the fly. It's all very easy, nothing takes effort. That's how a small adventure bike should be.

As soon as you park it, someone is walking toward you, talking, checking the bike out and you have to tell them "hold on mate, I've got earplugs, I don't hear you". Then they ask you questions about is it good and if it has enough power and if it can keep up with a big bike, and how big the tank is, and how big your penis is and you gleefully answer all their questions, making a special petrol-station friend every time you stop to refuel. It's not a bother because it's just such a lovely bike, you really want to tell people how much you like it. And it never comes out snobby and braggy which is a game big bikes can't play.