EricV this used to be a nice polite forum. If you feel it necessary to dis my ability or riding style my condolences.
The S10 is a great bike, could use a little more go that’s all I was saying. I understand it’s engine’s design but thanks for explaining it to me. It is underwhelming at best but stone solid. Ride a spirited ride with a bunch of GSs, not that I want a beemer, and you’ll understand where I’m coming from. Not saying the S10 needs to be a race bike but a bit more go wouldn’t be bad.
I'm sorry you took my suggestion to learn to ride smoother as a Dis. Consider riding alone and not with a group. If that's not fun for you, ask yourself why you are riding. I've ridden with a wide variety of other bikes including the GS in a spirited manner. It's not the bike, it's the rider. That's not a slam against you. It's a comment based on the reality of riding on the street. Riding smooth is riding fast. Power rarely has anything to do with it.
In regards to the 2020 Super Ten, Yamaha could easily add the following features w/o spending a lot of money to do it or changing the MSRP much, if at all.
ABS off switch, (that can be used on the fly)
Changing the TCS to on the fly capable.
TFT display, (simply because they are already using these on other bikes)
None of these things would make me want to buy a new S10. I wouldn't mind the TCS switchable on the fly, but it's not a big enough issue for me to add that myself. The other two items would not improve my riding experience.
I consider the Gen II windscreen a failure in that the adjuster pushes the screen too far forward and causes buffeting. I took mine off and went back to the Gen I design. Gen III should have an adjustable windscreen that is actually designed to work with the fairing and rider. Not just a tacked on part. Better yet, one that can easily be adjusted with one hand. That is one feature I like about the GS. And while I miss the power adjustable windscreen of the FJR, I think it would be out of place and add too much weight and cost on the S10.
Just my 2 cents.