Pops I agree with you. A lot of fools think they need a 1000 because they think the 6's are too slow. I highly disagree with them. I traded my 600 for an R1...but mainly for looks. My 600 was my first bike and it was dropped...so that's why I upgraded. I freely admit that I cant push my bike to its limits. Maybe, on a good day, I can push it some...BUT ONLY ON A STRAIGHT LINE. Riding 270/315/670 fast doesnt take much skill, it takes balls/stupidity (think: cops). Maybe this is where your R1 friend at the bar rides.