I owned a '96 in '96, a '97 in '97, a VFR 800 in 2000, and now own my late friends '97. The X would be my 5th VFR and I look forward to it's throaty roar! One year ago I totaled my R1200GS and can just now start looking for a new bike. Had forgotten about this 800X, as we have not as yet seen one here in the States. Was going to buy Tiger 800XRX, but will get the VFR 800X instead.... IF they decide to send it over here.