I wouldn't buy the first year model of anything anymore, so do not regret buying a 2015 'old' Connie. Should be close to bulletproof by now
. I'm used to a bit more power, but it has plenty. And the Throttlemeister is fine for the few times I need to free my right hand from the throttle. And I wouldn't mind adjustable shocks, as long as the entire suspension system was tuned on the sporty side... which is rarely the case. So rather have it fixed on the sporty side, like the Connie. The only improvement I'd like is a smoother engine, but no bike manufacturer has engine tolerances close enough to avoid that, so it's the nature of the beast. But a perfectly balanced engine (including crankshaft) would be awesome. Here BMW has the advantage with its 6-cyl K1600 bikes, since an inline 6 is naturally balanced in both primary and secondary order vibrations. But with so many inherent problem and mammoth size, I just couldn't justify one at the end. The Connie turned out a lot better than my ex K1300S, and although I still had numbing, it was manageable due to its long gearing on the highway. Even at its old age, the Connie is still the best sport-touring bike IMO, and certainly the best value as well. Happy with my purchase.