we shall see....good thing is that is DOESNT HAVE A BUELL/HARLEY motor in it...its a Rotax....

i still like chain drives, the belt will takes some getting used to....

also remember...the 146 HP is at the crank not the rear wheel...should be putting down 128 - 132 HP at the wheel....

dont think it will be shredding the Japanese Liter Bikes anytime soon (btw the 1098 ducati is ranked around LAST in all the mag comparos between the 07 litre bikes, where it goes against the Jap big four), but will be a fun bike to ride im sure....