just test-rode a FZS 1000 - lovely, but..

[apage16]

Just as a bit of an aside, you are employing 'counter-steering' aren't you?

If not, it'll drastically change the speed of turn in on even the heaviest of machines!

I even managed to make my Dads Zephyr 750 feel almost nimble! And that's a heavy lump of bike. Mainly due to all his extra steel protection bars and chrome accessories!