Well, I'll weigh in on this one. First of all, welcome to the forum, the best one around.
Secondly, I would say that a choice between the BA or SM is a personal one. Same engine and all, different gearing, slight power differences due to gearing. At 210 I can bring the front end of the BA off the ground pretty good if I decide to get on it, so I don't think the weight will be an issue. The bike is designed to ride 2 up, so comfort is the issue. I would suggest waiting for the factory truck coming around to reach some place close and go test ride one. With the forward controls, I ride pretty comfortably and I'm 6 ft. If you're taller you may have to think about highway pegs, but I think there are a couple 6+ footers in here that don't have a problem. Hope that helps ya out.
