*** spmeone mentioned here earlier the newer FJR is not pinion friendly! My 14 had that very disappointing factor that stayd hidden until my mech and his wife rode mine home for me one nifht, HE is a 6 ft 240 pounder and she is about 5 ft 8 , and about 120 lvs, she was not a happy camper, my grand daughter rode with me 6 miles and said WE NEED to go home as I cant stand this thing!, Thus I will say if you are planning on a pinion the fjr is nit a wise choice. SOlo it is a very fine ride, stable , plenty quick etc.After setting on a new BMW RT If I wanted to spend 25-27 K, about twice the price of a FJR I thinkit would fo a nice job. THe ST1200 will also butt they are technically behind the power curve and HOnda is too proud of them. do my $$ a new bike would be HD Ultra, or BMW RT for two up riding , or possibly a GL1800 wing! will one of those happen?? Only time will tell by June or July; Or Maybe a old 64 HD with 17K original on it!