I have had sportbikes since 1986 and I have had pretty much every engine configuration out there....2cyl, 3cyl and 4's...straights and V's...2 strokes and 4s. As I get older and smarter I find that the twins are best for my riding style and that I prefer the over all feel and sound of a big twin over anything else. I have also learned in my 20+ years of owning sportbikes that I don't like to HAVE to perform tons of maintenance ala Ducati. I did want Ducati Superbike performance though just in a Japanese quality of a product. That only left me one option.....my RC.