Enjoyed this whole thread!
Currently bike-less but considering both. I was seriously leaning toward the FJR (even signed up on two FJR forums
), but am now leaning toward the KawCon. I had an FZR600 and two CBR900RR's back in 90's, so I definitely tend toward sport; and the Kawasaki seems to fit that bill more-so.
For you dudes having trouble getting both you and your babe on your bike, I think I'll invent The Biker Plucker - A remote control crane-like arm similar to an engine hoist that can just plop ya'll down on your bike, and when you get back, pluck you off. You'll need to wear the required body harness, but I'll make it available in colors matching your bike.