I'm thinking the 2020 would suck up more fuel, but that's the nature of the beast with the new configuration, but that a minor detail, if you can afford the Spyder, you can afford the fuel. Since the wife is with me pretty much all of the time on the trike the top case would remain in place, and I didn't see where the arm rests were accessories, if no arm rests, she ain't up for the 2020, that's for sure. Here's the thing, the more room there is on the scooter, the more stuff that will go on the scooter that's a given and a convenience, and a nice one on the long ride. I will continue to follow, there's sure plenty of time.
No, the hand brake is not a deal breaker for me either, I adapt just like I would adapt to the clutch. Heck, I reckon the wife could learn to drive this thing easy, on the long ride I could sit back and check out the scenery, maybe.