I have the 750. Seems pretty normal from my experience. Hauling weight and incline really impact rpm needed to maintain and increase speed in both H and L gear. Of course they exaggerate the machines capabilities in advertising so you might feel like it shouldn't be running wide open at 30 mph, but it takes ideal conditions (unrealistic) to hit peak performance as advertised. Be sure you follow breakin guide before running hard, or problems sure to follow. It'll mellow out after breakin and first fluid changes/adjustments. Keep an eye on temp, those temp switches are known for going bad early. Easy fix, but if you go hot during breakin it's gonna hurt. Hope this eases your mind a little.