Just an FYI Rides did a spread on Honda's new NC700X its a parallel-twin. I know you had mentioned a V4 but look at his one. I was actually thinking about getting one here in addition to the CBR600. Plus you can't beat that starting price around $7,000 Here's some links: http://powersports.honda.com/2012/nc700x.aspx http://www.ridermagazine.com/road-tests/2012-honda-nc700x-dct-abs-road-test.htm http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-stories/2012-honda-nc700x-first-look.htm