Well.....dale has yet to ride the bike BUT i have!!!! Rode to work this morning as it needed petrol because someone kept starting the bike in the garage and used it all up! Overall i don't like it, dale can keep it! I love the raciness of the blade, how it pulls away with the slightest flick of the wrist. I am sure i can come to love the VTR as it will need some love and attention until someone is able to ride again. I found that you are likely to lose points riding the VTR cause you want to keep it in low gear to listen to the rumble of the pipes which means your more likely to end up speeding!!! Overall it was a great ride but I love my blade more! Cat Cbr954 VTR1000 on loan!