I have a new S3. That's not my point. My point is the water cooled fuel injected engine. The engine also has a catalytic converter and an O2 sensor.
That engine starts hot or cold everytime. It idles at 1100 RPM no matter what. You don't need to touch the throttle to start the bike. When cold, the bike starts instantly and is ready to ride. The radiator has an electric fan. the engine never gets hot.
There is no petcock and no choke. Hit the starter, it starts.
As far as the S3, IT SCREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Water cooling and fuel injection is a good thing in my book.
Dale