I'm from the sport bike world, got older and went sport touring, then couldn't take the wrist/neck angle and went Speedmaster. You are correct, a lot less happens when you twist the throttle. My next acquisition will be a Tiger. rides like a dirt bike with 125hp.

2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...