I'd disagree on the comfort thing. I have no idea if the seat/bar position and bike geometry is different between the vanilla VTR and the SP1/2 versions but I have ridden my buddy's SP2 and it was uncomfortable compared to my Gen1. Lots of weight on the wrists and the turning circle was a bit poor, the tank felt massive and almost trapped your thumbs between it and the bars on full lock. I couldn't get on with the riding position at all, although your mileage may vary.
Comfort wise on the Mille I've toured Scotland with fully packed sports throwovers, tank bag and the wife on pillion and it was very comfortable with no issues to report in that department. Horses for courses though I suppose!!.
