Yeah, I know what you mean. After getting my 09, my daily commute to work and back on the 85 feel more like I'm riding an undersized moped - a fun moped - but a moped nonetheless.
After 6000 miles since April on my 2010, I can honestly say it doesn't feel as brutal as when I first got it, but it still scares me every time I throw my leg over it, lol! I am planning an exhaust, triple filter air box, and Nash Flash for the winter, so it should be like a whole new bike next spring :biglaugh: A healthy dose of respect for the beast is a happy thing....