Things that are different Gen 1 v Gen II

[Ward P]

Interesting comparo Ray,

Obviously tyres make a huge difference. I once test rode the 'new' ZX12 - (pressure from the salesman whilst I was getting new tyres.)
(why didn't these things happen when I was 18??)
My initial thoughts were - wow this thing is really nimble/flickable and just drops into corner so much quicker than my 'busa.
Then I got back on my old bike with new tyres and guess what, it felt just as nimble and flickable as the ZX.
I was just used to the horrendous flat profile my old tyres had worn.

So not being biased -
at NEW which bike do you like "the feel of better" ??
bit hard I know, but you say the old has more low down where you tend to cog around (I'm also guilty of that)
Does it feel like 8-9 years of technology advancement??

Are you riding them both equally so one doesn't get jealous?