The flash certainly was and long awaited...The flash is a success regardless, as there are several beneficial changes.
The reason it didn't do as much as most of us had hoped, is because the engine apparently turned out to not be as electronically limited to begin with, as most of us *assumed* it would be..like most bikes on the market today.
Suzuki knew what they are doing, they knew people who wanted more out of this bike will do what it takes to get it. They updated almost everything it needs to be boosted.