Is there a hierarchy when it comes to motorcycles? ie, In your mind, are you a more valued motorcyclist if you ride a cruiser as opposed to a sportbike?

I have to say that I have only had my bike a short while and I have laid it down. I have noticed that sport bike riders for the most part... do not hate too much on the Harley riders. It is the Harley riders that show alot of bad attitude towards the rest.

If you ride a sportbike, what makes you a better rider when compared to other bikers?

Just the position of the person on the bike, gives more control and better handling. Not to mention a much better weight balance. Also hand position is pretty critical. can you imagine trying to make a recovery from hitting a pot hole or something in the road if your hands are 12 inches above your head? (like ape hanger handle bars?) Plus the sport bike is built for just that... sports... it is built for performance... so the bike is designed to out perform all the other bikes.

Are there varying degrees to being a squid, or is one just a squid? ie, A squid is someone who rides recklessly without gear, however you could still wear full gear and still ride recklessly thus making you a squid?

I see these guys all the time. It is the ones driving down the shoulder lane in traffic or down the line to beat cars to an exit. I am not going to say that I have never weaved in and out of traffic and opened up my bike. but to see these guys do it in heavy traffic.. I dont think squid... i think RETARD!!! all it takes is a lane change on some impatient moron and you are road glue.

Are there different style sportbike riders? Some people know there are those that stunt, and those that are for show, and those that came to track race, and others to street race....are any one of these styles valued more than the other.

well... when you buy a sport bike.. you are a street racer.. if you want to be or not. you will pop the clutch. You will get on it. Nobody has a sport bike that stays below 5,000 rpms. I originally got my bike just cause I like the looks of a sport bike.. but I was rompin on the gas the first time I got on the bike. as far as stunt riders.. those pretty much are the squids. anything to get attention. if it means you have to slam your bike down or face plant to get it.. so be it.