So what am I going to get by moving from a 03 plate 749s to an 08 plate 749R

1. That very special R feeling that only an R can give you
2. Newer bike
3. Higher insurance premium
4. A hole in my wallet
5. More frequent servicing

Anything else?

I think that the earlier R's are more special.. Carbon fairings etc... but someone else will know more I am sure.