I agree that the Connie is not the most beautiful bike on the road, not even one of the better-looking ST's.
Well that comment brought my head out of the sand... To me it's quite good looking...particularly the 08 models. In fact, it gave me goosebumps the first time I saw one at the dealership. I thought the ST too 'plastic' and the FJR ugly. The BMWs...well, I can't say what I thought of them.
A big harumph in your general direction.....