I have a buell m2 cyclone , 2002 model, its a modern day classic. I love the ease of servicing the bike, self adjusting valves (take note mr.ducati).and no timing belts to snap, spark plugs you can see and a seat thats comfy as well as an exhaust that does not cook you pillons leg. The sound of the engine is just the way a bike should sound. As for the belt drive , well i do raise an eyebrow at that, but as of yet i have had no bother or cleaning todo. With reguards to the handling...... its fantastic, this bike can be throwen around all day long. So the cyclone may not be the "be all and end all" of bikes, but what a buzz... long live Eric Buell.