In no way am I some track god or a really fast road rider for that matter. Your opinions certainly help me to understand where I would position the MS in respect to the 996 I currently own. I haven't ridden a bike that makes less than 100 bhp for about 5-6 years so not really in a position to comment about them.
I guess since having the work done on mine I have grown used to(addicted to) the instant type response and the drive that thing gives me - it's awesome and I love it. I know the two are different bikes etc, I was looking for your help to tell me how different they are before and to see what your opinions were having done the very thing I'm contemplating - leveraging your experience as it were.
If I test ride one I'll want to buy it straight away! I think it would be the perfect companion to my 996
Thank you all for your help. If my wife gives me permission to turn the 996 into a TD\Race\Occasional road use bike and get another then it will be an MS and I will transfer my deposit from the Paul Smart 1000 to buying the MS. Seeing as this wouldn't be until next year anyway I'll see what the 2005 model lineup will be before buying the MS ...
[Edited on 23-6-2004 by tp-996]