Back on the original subject, I agree with a lot of the previous comments. I too, have been looking and debating the pros and cons of a new bike. I don't like the new keyless feature, but I do understand the riding electronics advantages when used. I'm the set it and forget type, so all of those features might not be an advantage to me. But I thought that about getting cruise on the ST when picking it out, which I now regret. Even though I am getting older and my riding friends are stopping their off road adventuring, I still thrive on it. I like the capability of the KTM adventure R series (both 890 and 1290), but hesitant about their maintenance, warranty and dealer issues, plus no shaft drive. My closest KTM or BMW dealer is 30 miles away. So, that brings up another possibility, doing a complete upgrade on the suspension. Say going with the Ohlin's cartridge replacements (FKA 106) in the front and their rear (STX 46 Adventure). Since the engine and frame etc will last a long time, would something like that be a worth while investment? Would adding $3k to the value of a $5-8k bike make sense? I know I would never get that out of it if I sold it. I have even thought about changing the color too, so by the time I was finished, it would look and feel like new bike.