It doesnt look particularly desperate to me. There are some for sale on cycletrader. But the Deluxe version is pretty much gone at the major discounters, like the dealers in Russellville, Rockingham, Chattanooga.
The new model will compete with the K1600B. The BMW has 40 more bhp and weighs a lot less than the current gen F6B.
But then you have to deal with the Beemer Deeler Drama, and Ive had enough of that. The dealers are too far apart and too arrogant.
The Honda break in is 300 miles of dont drive it like you stole it, and thats it. No first service until the 4000 mile mark, like a car.
The seat is actually very comfortable, so no Russell seat in the offing, with its attendant $1000ish cost.
First valve check is at 32,000 miles.
My only complaints are that there is too much throttle free play. Ill address that this week. And the Helm sourced service manual is currently out of stock.
If I like this bike well into next season, when there are 2018 leftovers, Ill test ride the new one and probably trade again.
I like the your plan---I need to plan likewise though I will be drooling all over the first 2018 F6B I see (must have discipline)