I want a motorcycle but unfortunately have to wait a very long time to get one. Right now, if by some miracle we become fablously rich and I could negoiate one, I know I want a BMW, Triumph, or Ducati. I would like a sport tourer, something that I could ride for 2 or 3 hours or even up north and still be comfortable on....I don't see that happening with a crotch rocket/sport bike. On the otherhand, I don't want a big, fat loafer of a touring bike...it needs to be quick and agile. While the Japanese make good bikes and Harley's are the quientessial American motorcyle, neither one seems to fall into my requirements. Harleys seem too soft and not quick enough while the Japanese are either focusing on the sport bike or the tourer, but not in between.