'04 vs '05 is a very difficult choice.

i think the '05 is 35lb to 45lbs heavier. i like the '05 rear work lights.

i use soft front/rear rack bags so the built-in rack storage on the '05 would never be used.

i like the cut of the front fenders and distance of the tire to floorboard on the '05- seems like big tires are less likely to rub.

those are just some thoughts off the top!

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The 05's also come with 26" tires from the factory, where the others were 25's. The extra weight comes from the new bikes being 1-2 inches wider.