The new 07 models have a slightly taller pillion (I replaced mine with the 07) than the previous stock or optional touring pillion. With the higher position, the short backrest is nothing more than a butt stop. If you care at all about your passenger's comfort, go for the tall one. It also works better with the rack carrying backrest bags like T-Bags and others.
The backrest/racks do not come with any emblem on the back and I'm not sure that they ever did. I bought mine with my bike in 05 and ordered the oval emblem to put on it. I agree that it should come that way, but you have about 3 choices of emblems and Triumph gets an extra $10-15.
