Its a 1-kick starter which shifts well, revs strongly and rides very smoothly. Though the odometer shows approx 70k miles, this is very hard to imagine given this bikes condition and ride ability.The paint is very good-excellent overall.This is a very nice bike, impressively clean and original. An easy candidate for a concours restoration or, keep as-is and ride with confidence and pride. Denfeld solo seat, rear luggage rack, Albert mirrors, headlight guard, Flanders sidecar bars, Hella bar-end turn signals (harness installed just needs wires threaded into bars). Newer correct Metzeler tires, rims are excellent. Tank tool box is locked. I have a new lock mechanism with matching keys ready to install. Original center and side stands. All servicing complete and new battery installed. Original black covered battery included.