we recently sold a new black R1, yesterday it went through service and get prepped and ready for the new owner to take it. The tech took it for a spin to make sure it was all good. when he got back, he had a smile from ear to ear. couldnt stop talkin about the bike. The tech has done a few trackdays and ridden many different bikes, mainly his RC51 tho. He loved the bike. said the handling, for stock, was about as good as a 600, you dont feel the weight like on some other liters.