The VROD is also disposable..you have to remove the engine just to adjust the valves..talk about silly. That new yamaha R1 makes 180 frigign HP..and doesn't need the valves adjusted until 26,600 miles and still runs 9s off the showroom floor...it IS my next bike..full coverage insurance for me on an R1 is less than 430 bucks a year with USAA..got the quote last night..as compared to progressive at 400 bucks a MONTH.