tell me about that plate on the rear? if I can't get it legal or somewhat legal in Texas it's going to tough to pull the trigger on one. I believe most users in my area of Texas could get by with a 25 mile radius of home, I know I could. they are going to use it travel to and from cattle pastures, to the deer stand or the fishing hole with the grand kids. where I'm at I can drop the boat in lake somerville or the brazos river and get it done in a 25 mile radius. when your in your 50's that 45 mph top speed is ok, but 60 would be more like it. most users will only use it on fair weather days anyway. so if you need more speed and increase in your cool factor get a vintage musclecar. I want one these to increase my low speed cool factor and the many uses of the machine........ mike out