500 hp on a street bike equals a bigger dent in the back of the minivan that pulls out in front of you, I find my 101hp Suzuki to be more than adequate, but then I tend to be somewhat practical in my outlook, and new rear tires every 2000 miles would strain my beer and latte` budget. You boys go ahead and have fun now, add a little NOS if you dare,,," he doesn't understand, he is small"