I'm a Harley guy (gee ya think), but I love my Rice Rockets too. I've had a few, right know I ride a classic a 1979 KZ1000. I sold my 2000 ZX7rr a few years ago. I miss that bike. It was fast, Kawi Green, all chrome frame & motor, sweet. The only thing, you think your back would hurt, but actually my forearms would.
The thing that I don't like is Jap bikes that wanna be HARLEYS. I understand people say they ride better last longer. Whatever! For me if I want to Ride a Bike that looks like a Harley, Then I will Ride a HARLEY!!!
I have had 2 Big Harleys and 3 sportsters in my days. Let me tell you something nothing is Cooler Then pulling up on a HOG!