I have an '07 and I'm thinking about buying the 2020.
We all remember the cracked welds the early models could have and the leaky valve cover gasket.
I know the 2020 is quicker, handles better than my '07, has a slipper clutch, and the frame issue and leaky valve cover gasket were cured years ago.
Are there any issues that remain? Things that are considered common to the 14R? I appreciate any help.
Also, where has the 14 really improved since the first year? What do you think about the ABS and Traction control?

* Last updated by: KAK on 10/27/2019 @ 6:15 PM *

Zero bugs. 14 years of refinement has improved the model more in a subtle way. I've had first year, '08, '013, and '017, this being the best. I'm sure the 2020 would exceed my expectation in a subtle way again. ABS is now standard and can save your ass when braking on dirty intersections at the slowest of speeds. Every bike had zero issues. Some factory assembled parts were damaged. When the tires were changed, I found a cut wheel seal. When I packed the front steering bearings, the top dust cap was cracked. Other than those minor footnotes, all bikes were bulletproof needing any warranty work during their lives.

A flawless execution by mother tea. It was their top dog so they had to get it right the first time out of the box. The frames were just a short run of them. No other issues from those found on throughout the years. Gasket was redesigned with an updated part number. Frames were updated throughout the years.