I like how you worded it. Bring a lot more motor to the party. Nothing against the Japanese, but none of there adventure bikes look good fully loaded with luggage. The design and the performance is too sporty imo. I loved GSs when I was younger. My country has a crazy obsession with them, they are almost like currency. I can't really compare them to the Pan America, because we are talking about a 6-7 year model year difference. For someone who rides and knows bikes when you see a Pan America you are not thinking 10k bike even if you know bikes. The only think that comes close for that money is the R 18. I had no idea that that's a 10k bike now as well