It smells the same, however slightly less smoke at start up and idle. TPI is not really 100% direct injection as the Italian prototype. Either way seems a clever design as oil does not mixes with petrol around the crank area so in theory can run less oil and the crank bearings are not starved. IMO uses 15% less fuel used on the same route as the carbed bike, oil should be 80:1 ish.
No, never been before. Missed last year's August ride with my mates, planning to go this year. I would assume August is summer? Is there anyting wrong with August? We are a bit off topic here....