I was in the same situation as the OP a couple months ago. I was certain I wanted a 2010 or later for the reasons posted. I was just waiting to find one for a decent price. I was then contacted by someone selling a 2009 nicely farkled. I replied that I wanted ABS and heated grips and better heat mgt. He replied his 2009 had abs, heated grips and the foam panels installed in the fairing and tank pads which all helped greatly. He then listed everything else the bike had..... Murphs loewer pegs, risers, shims, a chopped stock shield, tall 2010 shield, throttlemeister, Area P slip on, PCV, Sargent seat, Phils rack w/ givi..... and only 14k miles. I looked over some pics and it was in showroom condition. I would have outfitted any 2010 or newer almost exactly like this which would be $$$ and I got it for what I consider to be a steal. The Candy Diamond Red grew on me and I'm glad I got the bike. I've ridden in 100 deg and yeah the bike gets warm.... but only in traffic and stop lights, but it's not unbearable and what I expected from such a nuclear reactor between your thighs and I always wear mesh pants and boots in Summer anyhow. I see it as saving thousands and maybe the 2010 or 11 would be 5% better of a bike, but I couldn't resist the value of this 2009 with all the add ons so my vote would be for finding an 08 or 09 heavily farkled for some serious value.
