I had a 2001 1000 and it rocked!. Bought a 2003 Busa and it feels slow compared to the "rocket". I guess its cause it is so big and doesn't want to wheelie in the first three gears!!. For bigger riders, (in my opinion) the big busa is a better fit and more comfortable. For all out knee-draggers, the 1000 is definetly the way to go. Both are great bikes.
Mike