I have gone on very few rides were I have not hit the rev limiter at least a few times. Having said that I still have never heard an explanation of how the difference between torque and horsepower is manifested in real world riding. Well at least in a manner that is understandable to my limited intellect.The stock rev limiter is 7000. How could you not hit the rev limiter in 1st and 2nd on a Rocket? It does have traction control.