I would like to clarify comfortable (confident) on the R1. When I say comfortable I am speaking of how much more confident I am on the R1 than my old SV1000. The SV was more comfortable to ride as far as seating position. The SV1000, to me, was unbalanced and top heavy. I didn't feel as confident riding it as I do on my R1. <~~~~ The key here is I HAD an SV1000, he HAS an SV650. I've rode both and I think the 650 is way more fun than the 1000. The R1 he is speaking of getting is from another member on here. From whats been told it has been babied and is mint. I have also said he should look at other bikes (GSXR 600, R6, GSXR 750). I think the R1 is a lot of bike, I don't ride mine anywhere near what is was designed to handle. As I get used to it and its power I have stepped it up a little but I don't think I could ever out grow this bike. I also plan on ding some track days mine next year. Most of our conversations on the bike he wants has been about the price and condition. I have not seen the bike personally but from whats been described to me it's nice!!! The price seems very good for what all comes on it and the miles. These are my opinions and nothing more. I think you should ride the bike you are most comfortable on (ass and handling), and don't let anyone tell you what or how to ride.