Been riding for 35+ years. Last two bikes were a '95 Virago and a '05 Vmax. Vmax was a hoot - especially when the VBOOST would kick in. But not a good cold weather/long distance ride. Also not too comfortable for two-up riding. After much research (and receiving the appropriate stamp of approval from the pillion occupant), I walked out of the local dealer with a brand new 06A. <br /> Unbelieveable ride - if the VMAX was a Cup car, the FJR is a F1 machine. For once, after a 100 mile ride, my wife got off the back smiling instead of rubbing her backside.