changed from a ST4S ... the bike is in a different league.. ST4S, a good bike in its own right, feels like a truck.. all comes down to riding position which is outstanding...
think of the MTS1200 as a very comfy tourer that likes to be ridden like a Husq 630... :)

Alone? 2 up + 35kg luggage ...

I don't think you will actually need any of those...
wanting is something else, no?

ride it for a while and see what it does..
there is more than enough not to keep you wanting once you get to know your bike thouroughly...

and there is plenty to find out about it... riding and weight modes can ...