It is 1/4 shorter because of a rear fender ajustment. 30 pounds heavier due to the ABS and speakers. But what I really want to know is how they gained .6 inch ground clearance with the same wheels and tires and yet the seat height and lean angle has not changed. I suspect smaller shocks since they are the lowest thing to the ground. I really do like the bars and FBW. Much cleaner look without throttle cables. They can keep the cruise, if I want to tour i'd still have an Ultra. They can keep the ABS, I like to actually stop when I apply the brakes. They can keep the speakers, I don't like the looks with them and wouldn't hear them anyway and if I really wanted them I would have added them myself already. I guess since it is FBW you can activate or deactivate the IETMS which is a good thing. All in all I wont lose any sleep over the changes but I will dream about those bars and FBW.