The lines of the bike are amazing. It feels light enough to pick up and carry it on your back. The throttle response is beyond smooth, through the entire power range. The handaling is spectacular and the front end is very reponsive. Believe it or not the riding position is very comfortable for me I am 5´9 180 pds. The only down side is the rear seat, however for passengers is tolarable atleast that´s what my wife says. The instrument panel is perfectly laid out and programable shift light is kickass. If you are looking for the best all-around performer this is it. You can pick them up for a resonable price if you shop around. I know a few people and picked mine up for $9600.00 out the door.
My qulifications. Have owned 95 FZR600, 97 ZX6R, 98 F3 and many dirt bikes. Currently own 2000 Roadstar, 2001 Blatser 4-wheeler, 2002 YZFR1. Raced as privatier in Hawaii and later worked as track safety officail.