Problem is, how can you sell it as "sportier" when it has a 112 mph top speed and roughly the same HP as the old ones? I see them as a step down in performance from our F6Bs. On top end, they are a step down from all previous GL 1800s I think and also a step down from the 1520 Valks. And they don't even offer a performance upgrade for them?

So, you have a slower bike with less room for passenger, rider and luggage. With an untested engine and drivetrain. What's the point?