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Message: <blockquote data-quote="vzhq16" data-source="post: 1465328" data-attributes="member: 98379">Welcome to this loverly bunch'o coconuts!  I'm in Indiana these days but my sons and my ex are still in the Southeast part of Michigan.  My niece and nephew own property in the Boyne/Traverse area.  Beautiful part of the state.  Having owned both a 2008 A and a 2016 ES I can say I prefer the 2016 in most respects.  The LED lighting is amazing.  The slipper/assist clutch is also very nice.  The 6-speed is a teensy bit more relaxed at highway speeds but that's really the only benefit I think that provides.  That and I don't try to shift into 7th as much as I did 6th on the older bike. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />  I think the 5-speed shifted smoother than the 6-speed but that could just be my imagination.  Other benefits of the newer bike: instrumentation is nicer and more customizable, styling of the nose, cruise control and heated grips are standard.  Cost no object?  The 2023 is a no-brainer at that price and you get a warranty to boot!</blockquote>