I have to agree with Sean the sound of a triple is inspiring. Naked are making a modest come back in the USA. They would sell better if the industry would try harder! Look at the 05-06 Kawasaki Z750, very nice bike, but it looked blah! Now go to Kawasaki's UK site and look at the 2007 Z750 Much cooler, but is Kawasaki bringing it to the USA Nooo, why? Because the ugly one didnt sell...?? Makes no sense. I should care less what the latest RR is capable of, so that leaves me, where? A choice of two - three bikes? (Well, 2 that I could get parts for, sorry Italy!) And they would have 5-year-old technology and be tuned for boredom!
Gee, I wonder why Americans never buy non-RRs, unless they buy Harleys (dont get me started!)
Apparently, it is a requirement that to work in marketing in the Motorcycle industry in the USA that you have an extra Chromosome (I apologize in advance for insulting my downs syndrome friends).
Triumph will introduce a speed triple 675, and an updated 1050 early this year in a surprise late intro. I hope that Honda and Kawasaki do the same with their 2007 Z750 and Hornet. Offer a fly screen, and they would sell.
Keep Riding!