I love the GZ but I wish I had a sportbike. I just like the seating position better, it feels like you have more control of the bike (to me). Here's me riding my friend's ninja in south carolina. It's still a 250 but man is that thing FUN! I'm going back up there in May and I can't wait to ride it again! Going 70 on that thing for some reason feels less scary than going 70 on the GZ. Maybe because I know if I have to, I can speed up to avoid something. Who knows.