Having had an '03 FJR, (HOT!!!, literally), '04 ST, and finally my '06 FJR out of 79 bikes so far, I have to say that for me the '06 FJR (NOT hot...) is as close to a "perfect" street bike as I've ever owned. Reasonably fast (well, it'll STOMP an ST in a roll on...), comfy, gr8 ride and handling...