Absolutely! There are other 'fun' bikes out there that are fast and light and powerful. I don't think we should forget they are designed for a different purpose. Like the guy that bought my 2009 C14 about a FJR, "It was light, powerful and fun, but I would say it was more sport than touring, fun for riding around town but not touring down the highway. That is where the C14 excels, both sport and touring."
Enjoy your bike, thanks for the comparison, I am not surprised.