i think for me weight is more of an issue since its biggest role is a commuter with some touring thrown in, I have done a few NY to GA/NC trips and wasnt too bad, I was hurtin at the end but after 14 hrs in the saddle its expected. I also have to fight NYC traffic and bad roads so something a bit more nimble is important. If aprilia redid the futura and improved the electrics and maybe added heated grips it would be perfect for my needs.

Nuff said!

What do the motocycle cops use up there?

hardleys. Those guys are nuts and can ride. I have seen them fly down some of the NYC hwys with the shitty pavement at speeds I wouldnt consider on a sportbike.

Around here its a mix between hd, f800 gs, and the drz

NYC hwy and nassau and suffolk counties are all on harleys. Not sure about upstate and I think the troopers are on harleys too.

The few bike cops we have up here are on Harleys. Very few troopers on bikes - mostly local PD

only time I realy see the MC cops is for funeral processions and parades

Wouldn't that be more a reflection on the typical owner vs the bike itself?

See em regularly out in Suffolk county.
They really need to get those guys outta of the Harley mindset and get them proper riding gear and uniforms.

Nice Beemer