The weight savings is 6.6lbs per Buell's documents. In addition, Buell spec'd special tires that also had approximately 1-1.5 lbs less overall weight (this is part of the reason that the tires were changed in later years from the stock Dunlops that tended to stand up in cornering).
The Diablo T were supposed to be lighter than the stock Diablo tires. I know they spec'd the D616 to specific weight characteristics.
For most folks who ride "normally", the stock brakes are fine. Those who ride more "spiritedly" would want upgraded brake pads. They are $50. It ain't like it's a big expense. Remember, there is only ONE set.
Because the rotor is mounted directly to the rim, there is no need to have thicker spokes in order to transfer the braking force from the hub to the rim.
The system works and works very well. Changing the brake pad composition improves initial bite and overall feel.
There has never been a situation street or track where I lacked for braking. You'd be hard pressed to out brake me with a conventional system.
The new ZTL2 system with four pot caliper has the same surface area and braking force as a twin four pot system.
It's different, and that scares people.
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"I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the F*CK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?"
--Erik Buell
 
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