I am glad this thread continues to get updated. I like what the Yamaha offers, but I just do not think I would be happy long term in that seating position, with the weight, and mostly, the handling. When I went from two V-twin Yamahas over to the F6B, my riding confidence increased dramatically and made me feel safer and less vulnerable on the road. At this point, those things not only make the F6B safer in my eyes, even without ABS, but also make up for the lack of storage and amenities offered on the Venture.