Paul, I have the same problem, what is the alternative, a jap bike, as good as they are they have no soul, or character and they most certainly dont have a club like this one.
The other thing that is important to me is the race history which I have always followed.
I know if I sold the duke for a jap I would regret it very quickly, theres no replacement for the sound of a duke, I think we all agree on that one.