Just to add another bit to the melting pot with the Gen 2 and 3....................I obviously still have my Gen 2 but suspension wise, the Gen 3 is slightly more refined if not ever so slightly better. I have my own suspension settings tweaked on the Gen 2 to suit my riding style and im already experimenting with them on the Gen 3. There is definitely a marked/refined difference between the two bikes. As ive said before, there are pro's and con.s for each one. im lucky, i get to ride both and IMHO i love them both. The Gen 2 like a fine wine (gets better with age) and the new kid on the block is better but in a different way !
I would encourage anyone who is sat on the fence, to have a ride on a demo bike. That Mid Range is wayyyy better then the Gen 2 and just where we use most of it folks. The advanced electronics are clearly helpful and can be as intrusive or as passive as you want them to be........Not a better bike, a more refined one id say.