I had an 1981 1100 , 1985 1200, 1992 1500, 1998SE 1500, 2002 1800 and now 2008 1800, each one was better than the last one. Better handling and performance and better looks, But the 1500 had more storage in the saddle bags than the 1800 does and the 1500 required less maintenance. But the 1800 is so much more of a bike.