I have a red (faster) 09' with a Euro Cut in the light grey. The color is subtle, as you can see from the pics. It's most noticeable along the cut edge. I think it makes the shield a little more noticeable than the clear and just simply looks better. I am 6'2 as well, and find that the Euro is big enough (all the way up) to block the wind and rain. All the way down, the wind hits me toward the upper area of my chest. I will be able to use it year round, not sure I could get enough air with the Ultra. In addition, I was told that the Ultra may be pushing the limits of the windshield mechanism, and that some folks had trouble after installing it. Anyway, just food for thought.
