Well, I've been riding Triumph on and off since '68, and am now on an '01 Sprint ST. Gotta say, this bike is soooo sweet! I'm gonna beg some track training from a mid-pack buddy of mine, and will then approach the bike with a lot more respect. Guys, go ride a new ST or the S3; these mothers are awsome! Triumph is the real deal, and priced very well.