on a looks only decision … r6 is one that would be hard to beat… for streetability… the 16k redline would make me shy away from an r6… but the buell is ugly, so id immediately rule that out, why not look at other bikes… triumph 675, 600rr, gsxr 600 or 750 (both got a makeover this year), or maybe even a liter? do you plan on tracking this bike at all? commuting? bringing girls on it? (or boys… i dont know you that well ;))… I’d be able to give a better opinion if I wasnt basing my whole argument on looks, cheapness, maintenance, and reliability