Oh yes. My Slayer is only a trail bike whereas this one is more a little bit of an all rounder. Easy to both manual and bunny-hop despite the 140mm front travel, I can easily go over a set of three steps with this one (and even more).
That's right. By "all rounder" I don't mean to say "a bike you are comfortable with on long rides" but rather "a bike you are comfortable with to do your kind of riding style". The RM, good bike though it is, does not feel the same. This one is more snappy at the rear and gives you more control over your manuals.