Yes...I'm noticing the torque difference in this bike compared to my Harleys... They now seem very sluggish at take off compared to this bike... Once you're cruising, then they both have power but once you twist the throttle, the Stryker blows away Harley any day. Believe it or not, though...the Sportster 1200 has quick response so that's up there with my bike.. but the big baggers don't take off the way I'd prefer compared to this bike!