I agree with a lot of what you say Jools however you're missing a key part of motorcycle ownership for me and that's how a bike makes you feel - not just whether you can use the performance or not.
I love the 916 shape and always have to look over my sholder walking away from one. I love the moment of opening the garage door and seeing the twin termis glinting as the garage lights up. The 999 shape never lit those fires for me however I'm hoping the 1098/1200 does so I can return to Ducati ownership.
So you see it's not about bigger or better or newer - it's about the passion of ownership
