ya we're "thugs" lol. the hills were in salt lake city utah. just some mountains we trekked into. the rockies i guess. the dot were good in the dry. i could still clutch up wheelies in second. i was very impressed with the grip. once we hit any type of moist ground we were done for. we almost washed out so much. just spun in the mud enough to get out. the atk is fast. does over 100 with ease. he does like 75 in fourth gear. but its an older bike so the timing belt just blew. drz ftw