Hmm... I was contemplating the same thing before I bought my Lightning. If I remember correctly the stats are similar between the two. I liked the fact that the fuel was in the frame on the Buell, this should eliminate some of the top heaviness usually found in sportbikes. I also liked the exhaust being located on the bottom. I ride with the misses alot and she has burned herself on my honda in the past. So I figued with the pipe on the bottom it would be impossible for that to happen. The only thing i'm not sure of is when riding on a hot day, is my left ankle gonna catch fire when sitting at stoplights? Is there a way to modify the exhaust exit to point down at the road instead of on my foot? Has anyone else been uncomfortable from this?