Quick take. Do not chase horsepower, chase comfort on a bike you will keep all day. measure twice, wrench once.
Same boat here. Not my lane but Test ride both and let your legs decide, the fit that disappears wins. Took a course for this and it clicked immediately. Stage 1 is mostly sound and a little midrange, do it for the grin not the dyno.
For what it is worth, Add a windshield before a long trip, your neck will thank you. My Gold Wing taught me patience on exactly this.
Quick thought, Slip ons wake it up, but tune it or you will run lean. Learned that one the hard way on Tail of the Dragon. See you out there. gear before ego.
Quick thought, Floorboards changed touring for me, worth a look. Ask three riders, get four answers, but that is my take. Do not chase horsepower, chase comfort on a bike you will keep all day. What are you riding now?
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