I have an R1 as well as a 2005 Busa. The R1 is a FAST bike, don't let anybody tell you different. I dropped a tooth up front and it made a considerable difference in the low end power. I have raced a couple of gsxr 1000's and won by a good bit. But you know as well as I do that rider makes a hell of alot more difference than the bike does. The new ravens look sweet, I say go for it!!