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I can attest to the 650R being just about everything you mentioned
-The power is sufficient, with exceptional torquey feel. It's got a curve about it that allows for decent go without peaky in-your-face powerband that an i4 has
-When i was shopping the dealer wanted $6500 or so for current year model - with sales being the way they are now i imagine you could get a much better deal
- definately more room than on a 250 but still relatively slim in the mid section and easy enough to flat foot - is quite a bit heavier but its not really noticeable under power
-I actually prefer the pre-09s looks but either way its not a bad looking bike
-It feels just like a big 250 in about every way
-It is suprisingly compentent in the twisties and like anything else the aftermarket is there to fill in any short comings
-A little too upright with the stock bar - i imagine with a shorter bar would be the perfect blend of comfort and sport for an all arounder
the new cluster is retarded - and perhaps one thing that actually goes against it is that its so much like a big 250 that people upgrading from a 250 may not feel its "different enough" to satisfy them. i say ride it and see
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