I dont tend to pedal with the 32cc although with the 25cc its pretty much required the extra torque of the 32cc lets you dispense with that.
The dropped handlebar position is ok apart from the long rides. I have fitted up a plastic coated metal storage canister approx where a frame mount engine would fit which carries tools and extra fuel (when I can get hold of another small half wine bottle or two)
Stability is good and the bike is quick - I have set up a muffler exhaust so its quieter and with the recent modifications its not as restrictive as it was before.