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Yes, it's still better than the competition.
But it's second best.
Even if it's being beat by it's brother.
I get your point but I still think a touring bike is better off with more torque since you expect it to be carrying a larger load; tune the bike to its purpose, not to scramble against every Hayabusa on the road... 
And, Al, losing by .05 sec and weighing so much more isn't really a bad thing is it? I mean, .05 sec. is well inside the difference in reaction times among riders.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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