So you prefer 12 inch Grom size wheels???😂😂😂 This is sport touring motorcycle and I own one. I've ridden dual sports with 21" and ADV style bikes with 19" rims. For handling and braking on the street the 17" wheels with wider profile is much better. This is not an off-road motorcycle but has excellent longer travel suspension as compared to typical sport bike. The version with electronic suspension will handle bumpy roads with composure and provide much less dive during braking.