You're just getting old and grumpy!
Time for some singletrack to cheer you up.
I just got a KTM Duke 790 and loving it. About 10hp more; 10ftlb less torque. Supposedly only 20lbs less than an XB9, but feels a whole lot lighter and handles beautifully.
They did something to the ignition timing to make a parallel twin feel just like a V-twin.
I know, the preying mantis headlights are a turnoff for some. But I like them, just like the bug eyed look of our Buells.
The new 890 is even better.
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/mot...t-ride-review/
Or how about a tangent for weekend discussion... What are the really bad bikes out there?
Every magazine review for any new bike is always breathless about how awesome everything is. I know they don't want to bash the hands that feed them, but still.
You guys really know a lot about motorcycles, with a huge breadth of wisdom and experience. What were the big misses over the years?