You all throw a big sales pitch... but deep down I know it's true.
I've been avoiding the 18 big time.. until gibnut sells his!! hahah
I had a 2010 with Nambo/Cervantez spec (S3 heads, cylinder work, TTX both ends, ran with Smart Carb, Lectron, and Keihin at times).
IMO my 2013 250R with KYB SSS front end and head mod is a much nicer overall package, but I still have a few things I don't like about it.. mainly back end isn't very plush and is quite heavy if you have to lift it.. I can live with it though
The 18 has taken everything people identified in the 2013-2017 models and resolved or improved on them.. it has to be the better bike!