I just sold my trusty 83' 1100 wing and bought a RSV. I was reluctant to sell the old girl but like you I was looking for something newer. I am so pleased with my purchase! The RSV handles sooo much better on the highway. Floorboards took some getting used to but now I love em. At 6' you'll be right at home on a RSV.....easy to stretch out with highway pegs. A bit heaver then the wing but not noticeable once you're moving. No experience with the first gen. bikes other than several friends that owned them and said that they were very comfortable.
Good luck!
