In regard to the new breed of GTR runners, I came off riding BMW R1200s's, Aprilia's, Yamaha R-1's and am glad to make the switch. Although I do not get a hankering to ride wheelies on this bike, I still enjoy 165mph passes, ripping up twisty roads. Several others I ride with on GTR's all ride in the same fashion. This bike typically attracts not the typical touring crowd!