i just buy this bike and i have this big smile in my face since a time a go.i was driving a honda 929 2001,and there is big difference betwen these two bike.when you ride the gsx-r you have the big block power and the handling of a 600cc.great looking, great power,confortable to drive for a long ride,for you and the passanger too.sorry for my bad english i m from quebec city canada,awsome bike you must buy it PHIL.