Hello all, i have just gotten back from a good proper ride for the first time after having the bike deristricted and i am so impressed by this bike i am over the moon with my change from Honda. This bike is just so dam powerfull it really is to be respected. I have a 2010 blade a gsxr k5 thou and had a zx10r but this is by far the best bike i have ridden. The blade is super fast but lacks the top of the beemer and burns oil. The k5 is agile and fast but is a little flighty and down on power from the blade. The 08 zx10r had a nice top end but no mid and was the cheapest feeling bike out of the lot. This beemer has plenty of mid and thrust, awesome top end, great brakes and handling and is smooooth. The beemer has all the best traits of my previuos bikes and some and doesn't burn oil !! So far with 750 miles on her i am very impressed and am shocked a little by the power ! I am a little concerned about losing my license as the top end is addictive along with that quickshifter.