Wow, this site really sucks! Have you found anything better on the web? Anyway, I got the bike and I love it. You were right. I had a VTX 1300 - totaled in an accident- and I am sold now on the YAMI. Much better bike by far. The only thing I miss is the aggressive posture of the VTX - and the growl off the line. I would say I am more refined than those peasants riding the Honda!