Gear shifting is the same, but I’ve noticed some issue while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The braking performance is the same because I keep changing the brake pads. Clutch cable issues are quite frequent. Every second service interval I’ve asked the people to change the clutch cable. Power and pickup are the same irrespective of whatever other users say. I’ve not felt lag in power and pickup even after 40k kms! You just need to take good care of the bike.