With the power the modern 600's put out the way most people see it is if you need more power why settle for less? I know if they put a 1400 in a lighter sportbike I'd probably buy it just because. I know I don't need all the power but I want it. It's a blast to roll into all that power. I love running up the mountain roads here in first and second gear at about 75-80mph getting on the gas and feeling it pull away.