Hey A12....Number 3 is spot on. Many buy a big ADV bike as a touring long hauler 2 up bike and it does it well with the extra fuel capacity, storage accommodations and incredibly powerful engine. Just like those who buy a Jeep Rubicon will never go off roading with it many ADV riders stay on the pavement with their bikes. The Pan America is not heavy and at 150 plus HP (not just ANY hp but Liquid cooled V twin horse power!) would be a lot of fun to open up on the interstate!