[Pdxguy]

Basically downshifting needs a closed throttle.

I don't think I'd pay for a QS as an add-on again. Maybe in the future all bikes will have them from factory.

Yeah I’m there with you

 

[Bevo]

I can’t say it felt much faster than clutchless up shifting

The bike doesn't go into gear any faster, but with the throttle fully pinned during shifts you'll get faster lap times or 1/4 mile times.

Downshifting and the auto blipper were a bit herkey Jerkey.

Throttle has to be closed for it to be smooth. It it's not smooth, then activation might not have taken. Installation instructions aren't 100% accurate as pointed out by my installer and @guycnicholas. See step 5.1

 

[Bevo]

I don't think I'd pay for a QS as an add-on again.

I would, and I've enjoyed clutchless upshifts and throttle blipping with conventional throttles for decades. The NSC QS is not as seamless upshifting throughout the entire rev range as the OEM QS on my CBR1000S1, but it's still pretty sweet, especially when hammering the shifter from 6 to 1.

I'd probably pass if I had to do the installation myself.