Man, that is cool! Looking forward to a ride report, and if there's noticeable differences between it and your last one.
So, I did spend an afternoon riding a demo.
Yes, there are some noticeable differences.
My previous K16 had abrupt throttle response, which used to irritate me at times. The new bike has a softer delivery from off to on throttle, which makes it much easier to ride.
Instrumentation and bodywork were revised, and I like the changes.
The gear shift assist pro works amazingly well, and really makes the bike more sporting. It also helps with pillion smoothness. Old bike did not have this.
Reverse is a godsend on any heavy ST bike. That feature is also new
Old bike had some drive line lash at times. Probably made worse by the abrupt throttle. I don't notice this in the new bike.
Overall, it just feels even more refined. This platform has been around mainly unchanged for 7-8 years, and BMW has it dialed in very nicely. The minor gripes I had are now gone.
Dynamic ESA is incredible. Even the worst roads do not upset the suspension. It absorbs bumps very well in Road, and in dynamic it's very eager to have you toss it around.
Just a sublime bike all around. Never feels like it is working hard, torque for days, great comfort, addictive engine note under hard throttle, and great long distance/two up capability.