I agree with you 100% on that. Love the look of the S2R/S4R Monsters, don't so much like the looks of the newer versions (looks rather contrived to me with the tank air vents, odd headlight, and split frame, passenger peg mounts, and dirt bike type exhaust header). I was hoping that they would just update the existing design with a buffed up engine and more modern mechanicals but unfortunately that didn't happen. If I still decide to pickup a Ducati it will have to be an "old" model. The Streetfighter looks OK but it's more bike than I need for an everyday commuter, putting around town, short trip machine.