David, A great reply to my msg! Thanks.
I bought the top of the line Spyder. The only thing it does not have is a GPS unit but I do not value GPS units so highly so I saved myself about $!500 by buying the RT-S. Before I bought my 2011 RT I had a 2009 RS......a nice bike and I made a lot of mods to it like a Corbin seat, F! Windshield, raised handlebars, highway pegs. The main reason I traded it in for the RT was that the RT has a lot more storage spaces, as well as cruise control, radio, and other goodies. I am not fortunate enough to have a riding mate but if I had one I am sure she would be much more comfortable on the RT than on the RS.
Encourage your wife to get the RT and put away both of your other bikes. She will even have radio speakers and heated handle bars!! And the hardness/softness of the ride can be controlled by the driver as you are riding! Is that neat or what?! Since there are 2 of you I would consider buying the trailer also but you can still carry a lot of luggage even without the trailer.
Best of luck to you......Paul
p.s. If you ever make it out to AZ please look me up, ok?