DLX vs. EX comparison

[pekingduck]

I owned 2014 DLX for a few years and I am considering purchasing a 2017 EX in the year or two ahead.

Can anyone who has owned both share how noticeable the updates are in the EX?

Do you notice a smoother ride with the updated suspension?

Do the LEDs make a difference?

Anything else a meaningful difference between the 2?

Thanks!

I've owned a 2014 STD, not a DLX, but the lighting and front suspension is the same (except for a slightly heavier left fork spring and the slider color). The 2017 EX definitely feels more compliant on the small bumps - I don't even think about it as I did on my 2013 and 2014.

To me, the 2017 LED headlight is not as good as the 2014 headlight, not as broadly "filling" with more dead spots. I would change mine back if the wiring weren't so complicated.