On the horns of a dilemma
I have a 2019 Super Tenere that I just finished a 9700 mile, 21 day trip from Pittsburgh to Dawson City, Yukon Territory and Alaska and back to Pittsburgh. It's a beast of a bike that's served me well as I've ridden through 49 of 50 states and all but two Canadian providences and territories. I've really enjoyed the bike, but at 68 years of age and the need to get something a bit less hefty, I'm in the market for somewhat smaller and lighter with a bit more oomph, if you know what I mean.
I have a shot at a "new for me" Triumph 900 Tiger in one of two flavors: A 2024 Rally Aragon with 1,300 miles, Bumont panniers and tool box, fog lights, rear rack, bar risers; or a 2025 Rally Pro with only 300 miles. Both are priced reasonably for the area (Pittsburgh, PA) and in great shape. Both sellers are motivated. I'm certainly motivated, but also uncertain about what to do.
Here's my problem in a nutshell - the 2024 is, I'm seeing from my research, a "gussied up" 2023 with lower horsepower (by about 10bhp) and somewhat less sophisticated electronics. Also, I don't need the panniers he's installed as I already have Mosko Moto bags, my own set of Bumonts, Nelson Rigg Hurricane gear that's bulletproof, and lots of camping/packing gear that I can adapt to the 2025, which is stone stock with factory lower engine guards and skid plate (I'd replace with T-Rex or Outback Mototek, which are wonderfully durable in my experience).
So, is the 2024 so much better than the 2023/2024 Rally Aragon (I've checked the VIN and confirmed the 2023 engine specs) that I should go with new and lower mileage? I could probably get either bike for a price within $500 of the other, with the Aragon being maybe a bit less expensive.
Thank you!