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The 04 RS (with the SSSA) is essentially the ST with different fairing, clocks, and bars. With the SSSA version you get the ST suspension, which is better than the older version RS. The RS and the ST were so close before the differences are small. The suspension on the old RS was not as good as the ST both front and rear. It didn't have as much adjustment, etc. The older RS is lighter and the std. swingarm is lighter as well, so if that's a concern...
Personally, I'd go with the 04 as it will indeed be a rarity, but without the usual rarity issues (ie. parts) since nearly everything on the bike can be fixed using ST part numbers. Good stuff.
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