bigjames - You're missing out on a lot, in my opinion, ifyou feel that only one kind of motorcylce makes sense. I currently own a Gold Wing, and a VFR800, and a four wheeler, and a Miata, and an SUV, and a Van, and a Bicycle, and am about to buy an adventure tour motorcyle. If you don't know the difference between experiencing travelling through the blue ridge mountains on a Wing versus a VFR versus a Miata, maybe you really ought to give variety a chance. To the hardcore touring sport bike crowd (yes, it exists), your LT is an unfathamable object. Never forget that variety is the spice of life!!!