first it's nice to here a 996 owner admit that a 999 is worth more than their 996,
and there wount like the new bike when it come because it will have all the improvements the 999 has plus more, there go forward not backwards.
it's all right to fall in love with your bike and not want another bike, it's a personal thing and thats all right, but dont be suprised when others do the same about their bikes.
and as for the engine being like a jap for smoothness is not it's smoother at speed, my ZX12R used to send my fingers to sleep after an hour the 999 doesnt,
