billbell, that is exactly what i went through (well almost, it took me 6 years...) I couldn't make up my mind between an old favorite (the VFR) and my experience with my 99 Hayabusa. I sat myself down (probably just once..) and thought long and hard... there is just nothing like that 1999 Hayabusa, it was rock solid stable at speed, handled like a 600, and was just a blast to ride. The VFR was similar (to me at least) but it just didn't have that rock-solid stability; it was fun to ride (V4) but just not as much as the Bus was. If Honda made a 1300cc V4 VFR i may have tried that
As it is, this is the best production motorcycle on the planet, period, i'm still grinning ear to ear with her in my garage.
As it is, this is the best production motorcycle on the planet, period, i'm still grinning ear to ear with her in my garage.