Hi all, new guy, not an owner yet. F6B is at top of my list, as momma wants a comfy bike (Road Kind is 2nd and FJR1300 is a distant 3rd, too sporty for her). Not interested in a full size GW.

Anyway a couple questions:

Are there any differences over the years to make one more desirable? (ie the FJR1300 went to six speed in 2016).

Is the paint still an issue, and if so are the matt silver (grey) and white 2016 a problem too?

Is there a 49 state/CA version, or are they all 50 state bikes?

Any info appreciated, as I could not find answers using search.