beautiful .. white and black is a classic combination. be good to see some top up pics.

I don't have PSE either, and I find the 981 standard exhaust great .. it's a lovely mechanical super smooth  'sewing machine' noise. I love the first 20 secs or so after a cold start, very resonant sound while you get ready, reminding you of the pleasures to come.

I agree with your comments on the 981's BOSE .. much clearer, substantially better acoustic depth and also more distortion free than the 987 BOSE.

doesn't 7th gear get locked out if you are in SPORT?