Last year I made suspension mods to a my Gladius SFV650 that cost about $300. It made a huge difference and handles WAY better than I thought it would. It will hustle though the corners just as fast as some 'more capable' bikes I have owned. Lately, I've been seriously considering a 2013 Street Triple R, but ultimately I don't think it will do anything better than my modded 650 (in the corners anyway). btw, did anyone suggest the Street Triple?