Rear tire is ok, just has a weird tread pattern and is hard to see. I just wanted another bike w/ low mileage and this was a steal so thats why I made the switch. If this was w/ the stock sprockets I think the GSXR would feel quicker but the brakes on this one seem even better than the braided set up w/ HH pads I had on the old bike, but I can't judge it too much since I haven't even taken it on a real ride yet (only 700 miles in 3 weeks)