As far as I'm concerned, technology for technology's sake doesn't accomplish a thing (witness the VTEC crap on the current VFR). To me, it must work better, then I'm all for it. Another example is the 'fly-by-wire' throttle systems Yamaha and Aprilia are producing. Both have been criticized for poor throttle response. As far as I'm concerned, these issues should be perfected before put onto production motorcycles. Once they really are better, it's time to put them on the bikes we buy. We shouldn't be experimental guinea pigs for technology that isn't as good as the current technology. A good example is the 2005-6 GSXR1000. It had no funky, innovative technology, just proven equipment that worked better than any other literbike on the market. It was lighter, faster, stopped better, handled better, yet was more tractable and user friendly than anything produced before it. Even now, the 'latest-greatest' literbikes straight out of the box are no better, or maybe not as good as the K5-6 Gixxer thou'. In this modern era, I see no need for more complicated equipment that will increase the weight of a sportbike. As far as I'm concerned, technology should be aimed at ride ability and weight reduction (especially the wheels).

Lessee how the new ZX10R & CBR1000RR will perhaps raise the bar. I'm reserving a very skeptical opinion about the supposed traction control on both of these. One report said Honda had a traction control, another said it was a clutch less quick shifter. I certainly hope it's the latter. Now that's technology that really is an aid to better performance (if BMW can do it, why can't the Japanese big four??). Here's hoping.....