What's the topic here? Most beautiful bike of the year? I know you sure as hell ain't talking all-time…
Reminds me (somewhat) of those chopped up streetfighters in the UK. Where'd the tail section go? I would've thought the Italian designers would've used that as an opportunity to complete the bike. It almost looks unfinished.
I’ll see your 916 and raise you the 998R. Those vent-less side panels are gorgeous. And of course, the whole 916 family is timeless in terms of looks. I once met a man with a GSX-R750 SRAD tattoo on his shoulder and I remember thinking “should have got a 916 tattoo instead ...”