I have a Sprint ST which is basically the same engine (proudly a bit better since 06). It is fun isn't it. I just did an 8 day, 3,000 mile trip and it never let me down (look for my ride report coming up). Passing slow traffic without downshifting. Most times I had to brake after the pass because I would have overtaken my hubby on his VFR800. lol I have a 2014 Street Triple R (675) too. It has almost as much torque as my Sprint but is so much more flickable. With full saddlebags, I would have loved having the lighter weight STR when we got to the twisties.
For sure, in my case I was on a road trip and was passing through the area. Figured I could stop and spend a day riding, but didn't want to tow my bike along for ten days and only ride it once.