Firstly, welcome to the forum 
The 899 does have heat issues like the 1199 but not to the same extent although it is pretty marginal.
Any under seat exhaust is going to make you sterile so have kids whilst you can now.
I imagine the heat won't be too bad around your feet as the exhaust is below but I really wouldn't know as I love my feet where they are and how they look so don't wear anything to skimpy.
Very happy with the bike and on the home page I have done a review of the bike (street riding) and have tried to give a fair appraisal.
I am doing a track review tonight that will give some other insights into teh bikes performance on the track.
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The 899 does have heat issues like the 1199 but not to the same extent although it is pretty marginal.
Any under seat exhaust is going to make you sterile so have kids whilst you can now.
I imagine the heat won't be too bad around your feet as the exhaust is below but I really wouldn't know as I love my feet where they are and how they look so don't wear anything to skimpy.
Very happy with the bike and on the home page I have done a review of the bike (street riding) and have tried to give a fair appraisal.
I am doing a track review tonight that will give some other insights into teh bikes performance on the track.
d