I wanted the upright riding position of the dual sport with the grip and cornering of the 250R. So, a compromise! She's great fun and meets my requirements. Warp9 Rims, Bridgestone BT003 tires. Plastidip on the number plates and sticker removal. I'm plastidipping the fork guards too. I also have a 14/44t sprocket combo. Accelerates awesome now. My inner hooligan loves the motard look, but my skill level keeps me well within the limits of adhesion.
Haha! Yeah I am. She's a real blast now. Exactly what I wanted from the start. Big difference from my previous bike, but a lot more comfortable and just as much fun.