Here is a link to a review that was done in the Financial Post here in Canada on the BMW. They seem to be quite pleased with the linked front brakes!! Also they compare the HP to the ST, saying it is superiour. What, 2 more HP's!!! However, the windscreen doesn't do it for them.
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/driving/story.html?id=60f89f9a-4a7a-40b9-abbe-97e14d19e51e
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/driving/story.html?id=60f89f9a-4a7a-40b9-abbe-97e14d19e51e