You are right but there is reason to that that the problem (poor lifespan, sensors failing soon after purchase or not working at all on a brand new bike) is solved because these new TMPS sensors are in wide use in cars already. So while new to the C-14, there is a reasonable expectation they will meet the spec's Kawasaki has put down regarding their performance.
The battery thing IS a negative but again, as most people will not actually change the batteries in the current model anyway, I think it is a minor point to most C-14 owners. Sure it sucks for those of us who would change the battery, or have someone else do it, but before too long I think we will see a battery replacement procedure for these new, potted sensors too. It will be more difficult but at least available.
Anyway, from Kawasaki's point of view, as well as what I think are the majority of purchasers point of view, if the new sensors are reliable and will last as long as they are supposed to, then I would consider the basic problem solved. Add into it those of us who want to change the batteries will stick with the older types anyway, and a reasonably happy situation probably covers 98% of the C-14 owners.
Brian
But we won't know if the poor life issue is "solved" with the new sensors for several more years. 
So can we think anything at all is solved? The design that requires major work to replace them is the same. The rip-off pricing is the same. We know they have now made them anti-tamper so we can't replace the batteries ourselves, which is a huge negative. I don't see anything positive yet, just negative.
