I am on my first Spyder and agree with what all the other posters have said about the 1330 ACE engine; it's great as is the six speed semi-automatic tranny. Has better gas mileage and less frequent maintenance intervals than the V-twins, e.g., hydraulic valve lifters never need adjusting. That said, you're considering investing in a sophisticated, rolling computer. As such the quality of dealership service is very important; find a darn good dealership to do the work you won't do yourself. Good luck and happy hunting!