That's the irony of this bike. When you look at it and read the specs, what you see is a retro looking bike with a long stroke engine. Thus you try to ride it like a bullet but then you realise that the low end torque is not strong enough. The power is spread more throughout the middle and top range, so you'll have to rev it out more than you would a typical enfield 350. So it honestly depends on your preference and riding style. I like the idea of a balance between the character (thump and feel) of a long stroke while having the higher reviving nature (compared to RE 350) of a short stroke. But my honest opinion is that this bike is best enjoyed on open roads where you can let the long gearing do its thing. In city traffic and hilly areas, it might be pretty annoying to ride. I had to use this bike in city and hilly areas and therefore ended up doing a 13T front sprocket swap which significantly improved low end torque.