Suggest you go for the topbox. My wife is a complete novice but last year decided to try pillion.So I traded in my (much missed) Daytona for a Tiger.We toured the Pyrenees,including some fast riding,and she really enjoyed herself.The topbox gave her security and transformed the biking experience for her.Also it's handy for putting stuff in.I honestly didn't appreciate just how practical hard luggage can be (the previous year I took my Daytona to Switzerland with just a tankbag). The topbox is easily removed for solo use. Highly recommended.