its the same set up as any cbr1000 just a different paint scheme. ive owned many liter bikes and its always between the cbr and the gsxr. gsxr has the lighter weight alot easier to sling arround but the cbr has always been an amazing bike a little on the heavy side but it handels like a dream. the r1's for me i dont like the set up on the handel bars for some reason just feels too tucked in for my taste. but there very reliable bikes. its basically find a bike that you think would fit you best. if you can test ride a few and make a decision from there. its different for everyone.