I tried a Monster 1100 Evo yesterday too - although I didn't get a speeding ticketor any fancy photos
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I really enjoyed the ride. There was plenty of power and plenty of torque but the engine did not seem as smooth as my Hypermotard - possibly because the new EVO is single spark rather than twin spark?
They should both be similar BHP as the Hyper has racing cams, but the HYM is lighter and you can feel that when accelerating.
The engine of the Monster is a little lumpy up to 3500 revs but once you get past that it is fairly smooth.
I cannot believe the noise from the standard exhausts - how did such a loud noise get through EU tests?
The road holding was great and it was good being able to grip the tank which I can't do on the Hyper. It made it feel like I had more control in the corners.
And because my Hyper has been lowered the ground clearance on the Monster is much better - not that I ever get anywhere near scraping the pegs anyway!
The reach to the bars is much better than on an old style Monster - I always used to feel like I was stretched right over the tank on my S2R. The new Monster bars are a better distance away but seem very wide - something I am sure I can get used to.
So I am undecided whether to replace my Hypermotard with an EVO - I really did like the ride, but I am not sure I want to start the whole "pimp my Ducati" thing again. Is it worth it just to get back on a Monster?
As for a Streetfighter - I rode one last year. What a great bike! Possibly the comfiest I have ridden, but I will never need or use all that power and it is a bit big and heavy for me.