The VFR has adjustable preload on the rear if you get the ABS model, otherwise no. It'll keep up, but I can't say I'm confident it handled better than my buddy's 919. Now I do hear the 5 gen 1998-2001 was the sportiest of VFRs. My cousin had an XB12s, hated it. Shook like crazy, sounded like crap, and didn't really feel high quality to me. I hate the motor in it, ugh. Oh and the CR does not have a butterface!