not an awful lot of experience with monsters, but I got a spare 2p so I'll chuck it in....
I've had the distinct pleasure of a brief (and obviously very sedate
) ride on a m1000sie, just like ck's one actually, and I was most impressed.
So smooth, pulled like a big twin should do and just carved through some bendy bits like they weren't there. Very confident bike it was. Must try'n blag a ride on an s4r now to see what that's all about!