I am loving this post. I've been on the 620 for about a year and a half now and have set my sites on upgrading to the S2R1k. Constantly viewing ads just haven't pulled the trigger yet.
I'll be interested to hear how you enjoy the upgrade.
PS - nicely done on the negotiations with the wifey. similar talks going on in my house
We were basically in the same boat. The 620 has been an awesome bike for me in the past year and half but sometimes I just wanted a little more - a little more grunt/power for highway riding/passing; better feel of the suspension.
My first few weeks on the bike has been great (when weather permits). First of all, the suspension difference is huge, coming from the 620. In city, it's a little stiff. But when you get up to speed and in the twisties, it's awesome. It's not the greastest but compared to what I had, it's night and day.
The power is plentiful, at all range (over 3500rmp). Cruising on freeway is effortless and passing is just a little turn of the wrist. The 620 felt like it's missing the 6th gear and passing on freeway often required downshifting.
On added bonus of the S2R1K is the dry clutch. Clutch cover and pressure plate is on the way.
