Before I bought my TBA I test rode alot of the japanese v-twins, and my seat of the pants impression is that they didn't feel a whole lot different in power. Bigger engines almost always equal much heavier bikes. I compared power to weight ratios on the Honda 1300 and the Yamaha 1300 and the Triumph bested both of them, by being a MUCH lighter bike. The only trade off that I've noticed is that I'm more affectd by crosswinds and passing semi's than a heavier bike would be , but since I do most of my riding solo and around town, I appreciate that lightness as it makes the bike much easier to throw around.
