I went for a ride on my way home from work today and just gotta say, I don't know how a bike could be any better than my '01 VFR. Not sure if it was the weather, which is perfect today, or the fact that it's Friday; I just had a great ride. Sure, the VFR could be faster. But then it would be heavier. It could probably be more comfortable. But then it wouldn't be as much fun to ride. Newer technology? Then it'd be more expensive. Just developed a new appreciation for ol' Red today. That's all.
Agreed. I love my 5th gen too. She does everything I ask her too and more. Plenty of power, but not crazy.