I considered the Kaw Meanstreak when I was looking.Then I looked at the stock specs.The Kaw was slower,weighed more.Way bigger engine ment higher insureance.The bennifets of the America/Speedmaster far outweighed the Meanstreak.As far as the RIII.Cool bike.I can usually pass them on my Speedmaster through the turns,but then they just blow by me in the straights.