It would seem that I am a bit late in joining in on this topic but......
Just take a look at Porsche!
They had decided to scrap the 911 shape and go with the newer 928 format - hmmmmm!
The rest as the say is history.
928 no longer with us - 911 is!!
I now have a very nice 996 Red Bull Replica and have looked at the 999's - no thank you - well not yet anyway.
Lets face it they are all the envy of the motorcycle world.
What ever you ride - stay safe.
Cheers
SPS