Good news, Q-heads, I saw the new Suzuki @ the Seattle Motorcycle Show. It's looking VERY good. A few items: the seat removal process is simple and straightforward, it has a decent toolkit, the shift mechanism is direct-acting (no extraneous linkage), and the entire exhaust system is unpainted stainless. According to the reps at the show, there is still no exact pricing, and dealer-arrival is February/March.