If u know how 2 ride all u need is a 600 2 rip up the 1000's in the twistys...lol... In the 3 yrs i been riding all 3 of my bikes where in the 600 class... I just love them because you can flick them around ...In my opinion 1000's are power u cant use on the streets... im just giving my 2 cents... u guyz on 1000's dont ambush me now...lol... in all fairness a 1000 will beat me in the str8's