I have a 08´ 800 st and I think it´s the best bike I ,ve ever had. I had an 1200RS, two 1150R´s, 1150 S, and a 1150 RT. This bike is much easier to handle, plenty of torque, more versatile, better looking. I have 5,000 miles on it and no trouble. I would suggest bar risers/ backs and a taller winshielsd and then you have just about all you could want in a bike this size. Unless you are doing some serious touring, I really don´t think you need any more bike