[BadToTheBown]

I would be most interested in the option with aftermarket shocks. They are also the way to go to set them up for you (height and weight). Plenty of vendors to rework the shocks if you need to tailor them. By and large the brand isn't a huge deal but if you are coming across Ohlins, Wilbers, etc., you can't go wrong.

If you're going to ride 2 up, get one with luggage.

On the exhaust, I have a real personal preference for exhaust (I like to hear it) BUT most exhaust for these bikes actually lose HP. I'm told that Laser and Remus are some of the few that make more HP. So, the stock exhaust is pretty good and don't assume you're picking up HP because it has an aftermarket exhaust.

If you want absolute comfort, lowering the pegs is better but stock is pretty low already and I drag my toes with stock pegs.