I'm 5'8", 200 and the 1600 Classic fits me just fine. Don't know how the brakes compare to a Meanie. My last bike was a 750 Shadow and I do know the brakes on my 1600 will haul it down quicker and straighter than my 750 Shadow would. Compared to my old Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado with drum/drum brakes, well there is no comparison
The floorboards fit me perfect and provide me with plenty of foot position choice. Got a set of Cobra Passenger floorboards on back order for my wife.