Chris Kelley
Turbocharged
I think you're probably going to have to ride them to figure it out. I ride a roadster, and commute on it quite frequently in Denver traffic and I find it's quite manageable. I've also done a few 700+ mile day rides on it without changing anything (though I really need to invest in an aftermarket seat).
Also the only two major things that are different between the Roadster and the Touring are the rear wheel size and the peg position. The touring starts with a lower output but it's all just ECU magic. It can easily be configured to have the output of the Roadster with a $20 cable, so don't let output numbers be a deciding factor for you. Pick the one that fits you and your style best, then modify it as you need.
Also the only two major things that are different between the Roadster and the Touring are the rear wheel size and the peg position. The touring starts with a lower output but it's all just ECU magic. It can easily be configured to have the output of the Roadster with a $20 cable, so don't let output numbers be a deciding factor for you. Pick the one that fits you and your style best, then modify it as you need.