Another Kiwi welcome Granada....from the south island otherwise known as the "Mainland"!! (that will stir a few others up!!)...glad to have you around, treat your new ride with respect, be strong with it in the slow stuff like turning in a carpark etc. Treat it like a big horse and be in control and you will really learn to love it.
The Rocket is by far and away the most comfortable and responsive bike i have had the pleasure of owning.....dont be shy in asking questions even if you consider it a dumb question...there is a huge amount of knowledge within this forum and everyone is willing to help...enjoy the ride!
Just signed today for a nice 2012 r3 with 8500k on the clock. Look forward to finding out what makes these beasts tick. Took me 40 years riding to find the r3. From sunny Western Australia