aint that the truth!! i dont even live in a dusty enviroment yet a 30 min ride looks like ive been through a desert.. im looking forward to seeing the end product.. after all the pomp and ceremony over the latest R1 and then brave move of an underpowered FZ6R ..yamaha are deffinatley in the spotlight..i think they are obligated to provide something special ..With regards to the FZ6R ..it does make a lot more sence now that we know about the FZ8 ,if they get it right, it could be a extremely successful addition