Good point Nigel. I didn't have the bike long due to it's criminal attacks on by back. But I did ride it to Penrith and back with a ride to Hexam etc. on a four day jaunt. No, I can't say the gearbox would love it, but I can say that when mechanical parts are quiet and smooth in operation it generally means they not crunching themselves to the nackers yard. . None of my bikes have a quick shifter and if offered a choice of tech on them I'd go for Suzuki's hill start assist every time.