Well, after four boxers and a V-4 (ST1300), it was time to try something else. Well, what a change... picked it up today and rode the 12 or so miles home tonight. Big change from the RT and GS that went away today. Gonna take some getting used to (weight, throttle pickup, wheelbase difference and a few other things). But, boy, is it ever smooth! Went a bit crazy on the accessories, but managed to hold of on a few things that will be added down the road soon. Will be interesting to see how it handles like my most recent trip this past weekend to Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge in Stecoah, NC. RT was glued to tarmac on US 129/19 going north into Blairsville Ga. Will see how 120 plus extra pounds of metal and plastic do on those same roads. Well, to quote a famous Starship captain... "Let's see what she's got."