Stop saying it is so much better, I am happy with mine and a bit skint!
I love my 2018 S Model, luckily on a back-to-back-to-back test ride when mine was last serviced the differences seemed very small - certainly not worth the upgrade cost, I suspect a lot of the improvements would show up more over a longer term rather than a 1 hour spin.
IMHO the biggest difference is it fits smaller people - but for me it felt cramped (34" inside leg) so I would have to try the taller seat options.
It also felt low at the back to me, with a sat-in riding position, I love the sat-on position of the older model, I immediately put pre-load up to 100% on demo ride and it still felt as if it was 2 inches too low at the back - but I suspect I would get used to that, and taller seat in highest position may offset the "issue"
Unfortunately demo did not have QS, as that is one thing (well gearbox in general) I have found a little crap on the 3 1X90s we have owned, all can be a bit notchy and I get the odd false neutral with the QS.
Like the new Air Filter location - a big benefit to anyone who wants to do home maintenance.
One question )that probably cannot be answered until July) - Has the heat to the legs been reduced? I find my 1290 be be a bit better than the 1190 I owned (Both had insulated rear headers fitted) and it is not really that noticeable until temps well into 20's, but by 30c I find I have to hang one leg out a bit to avoid it being roasted.
