@BKP > There's a tri-color ABS available at the dealer close to me.
I appreciate the heads up... already have my black standard though, in fact finished up the break-in this past weekend.
I've had a few occasions to "test" the non-ABS brakes already (I'm a hardcore defensive driver/rider which has served me well for the past few decades), and contrary to some of the reports I've heard, the little guy handles quick stops very well, with minimal slip. I'm sure in less than ideal conditions; rain, slick roads, gravel, etc. the ABS is more prone to kick in. However, we'll just have to allow additional margin for those situations, for those of us without it.
The rubber's not too bad either. I'm surprised at the IRC's performance, although when it comes time to change, I'll probably opt for the Pirelli Sport Demons, or Bridgestone Battlax 003's.