I've ridden just about every type of motorcycle built. Sport, Drag, Dirt, International Trials, Sleds, Naked, Adventure, Choppers, Cruisers. Those with shaft, chain, belt, V Twin, single, verticle twin, 4 cyclinder, opposed twin, etc. etc. I like some things about them all. My first experience on a scooter was 2 years ago and a Yamaha Vino 125. I will never sell it. It fills a slot that no conventional MC ever could. Twist N go and built in storage, wow. I did get to ride the Burgman 650 and 400 in the twists and hills plus run them up above 70mph last month. Both the 400 and 650 IMO could easily run with any of the bikes I've ridden on the highway. I rode a Hyabusa along with a couple Burgmans and when riding for fun and pleasure we worked fine together. I'm secure in my manhood and I really believe I could live with a 400 or 650 Burgman for my primary 2 wheeled transportation. I do think the biker snobs are the only folks I would offend. Why do some MC riders get "angry" with what bike anyone else is riding is beyond me. Can the Big Burgmans run with the big dogs, sure they can...............ride safe.............Mike