I love ya Ed, but sometimes I think youre on crack. Unless Im at the track and constantly running my RPMS up on purpose (like never going higher than 3rd), my 600 NEVER gets that high. :skep: Running on the streets, even at levels I shouldnt be, its still never higher than 6-8...and NEVER sees 10-12 on the street.

To answer the question: I got it cuz I loved it. I dont NEED anything bigger, and the GSXR fits me perfectly. After having ridden a buddies after my honda, there was no question. And I found one in the perfect colors for me, silver and white, it was sold.

yes :D

Before my Tuono I had already owned an I4 (street), an I2 (track) and a two stroke thumper (dirt). I was looking for something different, something you don't see too often, a v-twin, reliable motor, an upright seating position and killer looks.

Kept my eyes open & I found it :rockout:

It's just a different riding style I guess. I routinely ran my 750 up to redline in 1st and 2nd gear. And when cruising I kept in in the 6-8k range. If I all the sudden wanted to become a hooligan, an quick snap of the throttle would make it happen without having the downshift. And before you ask.. No I never did wheelies intentionally.

I never liked to run high RPM's....thats part of the reason I like the XB engine so much. I can just putt around at 3k and still be pumping out almost 70 ft lbs of torque.

why?

just cuz.

That's why a Vtwin something may be my next bike. :idk: Light and Vtwin don't usually go together though unless you go Ducati.

What is light and what is heavy to you? The XB is 395 and the 1125 is 375. I consider both pretty light. But its all relative I guess. What did the 750 weigh?

Under 400 wet would be light to me. The 750 was 359(claimed) dry. I think it ran about 430 or something wet. :idk:

Those are both claimed dry weight for the Buells. I suspect that the 1125 would be heavier wet than the Xb...with the coolant and larger fuel tank.

I like the specs on the 1125R, I just don't like the way it looks, specifically the side scoops. Reminds me of an A-6.

http://www.alaska.faa.gov/fai/images/Aircraft/A6-a.jpg