No experience with a Trophy 12 but $9k new sounds like a good deal. Of course sport touring doesn't come cheap. You could get a new FJ for $13.5 or an ST for $14, the again a brand new Connie goes for only $8.5. But honestly, I came off a 95 Trident (same ergos as a Trophy) because my back got so bad I couldn't spend more than 20 minutes on it. One ride on the BA and I was hooked. I've added an extra 3.5 gallon tank so I can sit in the saddle for 4 hour stretches and it's great. Made trips from VA to TX and NV and back without a hitch. But if I were going for a sport tourer (love that HP, range, and speed), it's hard to beat a Connie for the price. Hardbags and driveshaft would seal it for me.
