These are very cool and versatile bikes. Some have toured two up and are satisfied, but I wouldn't do it ('course I'm 6'4" 265, so it just leaves a little room for cargo).
It depends on you and your wife, you may find it quite adequate.
For oft two up riding on the Speedmaster, get a different seat. The pillion part of the stock gunfighter sux.
Riding by myself, all day on the Speedmaster with Corbin seat is easy. While the Corbin is an improvement, the stock Speedmaster seat is very comfortable for solo use.
I have an '04 Speedmaster and I have left the original 16 tooth front sprocket on. I like having the extra grunt out of turns and for city riding. With a rev limit of 7800 rpm I don't worry one bit about cruising at 5000-5500. (80 mph indicated is about 4800 rpm).
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Here is my one concern, I've not owned or ridden a sub 1 liter motorcycle in almost 20 years, and my wife and I ride two up all the time. I want for us to be able to ride with plenty of reserve power. No more racing or track days for me, but I want decent power.
This is the part that concerns me. You may well find the America/Speedmaster inadequate. If you can, try one.
