Bike says it's the best sportbike that Ducati has ever made. I definitely trust their opinion more. They complain about the narrow tank...? Have they ever been on an 848/1X98? The new ergos are MUCH better. I really can't understand anyone who doesn't like this bike or wants more power. It's faster than a 999R and weighs less than a 1098. They claim it's the worst of both worlds, then immediately say it might be better than the 1199.... this right here is why I cancelled my subscription to Sport Rider. American motorcycle journalists are now completely irrelevant, and blindly repeat the mantra of "more power, more power". I only read Fast Bikes and Bike now, and occasional Performance Bike. British motorcycle journalism is far and away better than the American garbage permeating the industry now.