Unpopular opinion: You don't need a 200hp superbike to have fun. My little 400cc single gives me more joy on backroads than any liter bike ever could. It's not about speed, it's about using all of what you've got. When you're wringing the neck of a small bike, every corner is an adventure.
Facts. Nothing but facts.
Did that same trip two years ago. The mountain pass section is breathtaking.
Instructions unclear, bought another motorcycle.
Respect.