Thanks for all the great responses, guys. Especially to the guy from the Netherlands- it is a VERY personal decision to go for something very different and distinctive with all the great bikes on the market featuring mounds of torque and horsepower. I live in a good sized city (Denver) and I also need a bike that will allow me to keep up with the Yahoos in their Bimmers and Escalades without getting blown off the road. I'm also considering a Duc ST4S or even a Hayabusa for that very reason. Decisions, decisions......