I can't speak for the Streetfighter, but the Monster is the easiest, greatest, most fantasticist bike I've ever ridden. Transitioning from dirt bikes has been a breeze. My old CBR600F3 was depressing in comparison.

I may be biased, but I fucking love my 821. I look forward to riding so much, that my days fly by. In the morning, the commute gets me out of bed. In the afternoon, my commute gets me through my day. I just want to spend all my time on it. I take breaks at work to longingly stare at it.

I'm also not a "Duc or bust" type of guy. I fully recognize the attraction of the vibration-free 4-cyls, and the reliability of the Japanese bikes... but my pasta rocket makes my world go 'round. My trussed up, bright red wearing, harlot of a bike makes me so happy. I can't even talk about it off the internet without immediately being considered weird.

The riding position is phenomenal, the comfort is just absolutely amazing, and I give GSXR750s a run for their money. Either that or my buddy's a goober.

Best decision I've ever made, I've never been so happy so consistently.

Side note: I don't think I'm just biased, my bike is amazing.

Double side note: I think my buddy's a goober.

Triple side note: Even my goober buddy admitted there's just "something extra" from the Duc. It's "just a complete ride."