Ok first of all... I didn't get an R6 because that's all I can afford! So let's get that out the way. I got it becuase I love the bike! And if I was gonna go drop some cash for a mootrcycle I would NEVER buy a Hayabusa. That's a waste of money for something that is NOT even a sport bike, and looks freakin' ugly! 'Busas are for old fat people who doesn't know any better. They're too old to ride a sport bike 'cuz of back issues...and yet don't want to get a regular cruiser because they don't want to feel "too" old.
When I said that you guys are "higher class" I was obviously being sarcastic 'cuz frankly I think very low of you guys. Hayabusa's are NOT expensive bikes, so don't think that you guys are showing some kind of status by rolling around with your fugly bikes.
I ride with a very diverse group that includes just about every sportbike (or non-sportbike) that is out there, and I can tell you one thing about them: They are all motorcycle lovers and NEVER have a bad thing to say about each others bikes. In fact we all are interested in the handling a riding style of other bikes and openly share this info.
Many of the group have multiple bikes of different makes and models and would not dare to bottom line only their style and riding preference on another rider. You seem to be directing a lot of negatively on The Busa and generalizing the the people who ride them.
Yet you would never ride one and judge for yourself? That's not very open minded and not a rider who I would want to ride with.
I do appreciate your opinions, because without opposing views, mine has no value.
Bubba