Early models are the best. No traction control, no linked brakes.
There is nothing negative about an on/off traction control option. Linked brakes, that is a point of contention for some people.
But you missed no heated grips, no white dash lights, no FEA mode, no improved mirror positions, no midpipe heat shield, no larger windscreen, no improved fairing for heat control, no screen position memory, no handlebar computer control, no improved backpressure vent, no front locking storage, no ambient temp display, no protection of oil drain plug....