The ABS and bigger disk brakes are great and makes the bike much more safe and easy to ride. I even tried to make a strong break (front and rear) under wet conditions and the bike stopped promptly, without dangerous reactions.

Although small, I found the storage box in fairing quite useful to keep small things like the sun glasses for example.

The new galaxy blue color is wonderful.

The new suspension settings improvement is very useful. I managed to have a harder suspension setting comparing with the previous model.

The new front longer mudguard really gives a better radiator protection.

I was disappointed by the heat we still feel in the left ankle and in both legs around the tank. I found it a little less hot but it still is unpleasant.

The new designed windscreen still doesn’t offer protection enough. I already ordered a new incolor GIVI higher windscreen.

I do feel the bike’s additional weight comparing to the 2001 model while riding in the city and parking it.

I was disappointed by the tires being Metzeler Z4 and not Bridgestone BT020N.