My sisters evo 8 was shocking, but saying that it was the same as my brothers sti so I suppose in context its normal, it was a boggo 260bhp evo8, she went to new zealand for a month so I had it while she was away, was using it every day.......... for about a week then it was just left for when I finished work lol.
Like stu says the tanks are very small and they are very thirsty, but for handling through the twisties I can't think of a better way to waste your money, such good fun.