well preston, if you havent bought it yet, WHY NOT!!?? have you ever sat on a cbr!!?? freaking unconfortable, how do you like doing the splits for 11 hourS!!!?? take a look at the r6 tank buddy, its thin slice, not a 636 kawi, but you want handling right!! i do 600 klms regularly, love it, did one on sunday, the handle bars are higher than any other on the market, its an amazing experience to sit up and fly at over 150kph average, hoping the cops dont catch you, get a radar, this bike loves high speeds, w/ the puig double bubble so you get wind above the head and pushing yer shoulders up for comfort, get a tank bag from oxford and you´re laughing!! no wind blast will ever stop you!! handling is amazing!! i mean it!! there is no way anything above 750 cc can keep up with you in the twisties, but do learn to hang off the bike on turns, w/ leathers and kevlar ofcourse, this thing will amaze you, just keep feeding the throttle mate!!! if you love wheelies!! revv her up and watch out!! feed her in first till you feel the front tire getting light, time it right and you can pick her up with a quick flick of the wrist, drop down re adjust seating, revvs up and drop clutch fast into second!! WHOOP!! THERE SHE GOES@!!! and there is nothing even close to the thrill!!!