2017 SGS stageIV vs newer SGS 114 with cam

I've found a 17 SGS with a SE stage IV kit. I know there's much more to the SE 144 kit over the factory release version 114, but if a good cam and tune are added to the newer 114, how comparable are they? The newer bike is more attractive to me personally, but what's the real power difference between the stage IV and the cammed newer 114?

They're asking $19k for the 17, and slightly more for the newer bike. There's also a 22 ST I e eyed with the 117, but that's a shade more than I'd like to spend, but doable if it's the right route.


Appreciate all opinions!

The oil pump was replaced. Dates i got real quick from the dealer were-
Stage 4 installed dec 17 with 3500ish miles.
Back in June 18 for issues and cam/oil pump replaced.
Back in again in July 18 for running on 1 cylinder.

I had to jump off the call at this point but planned on going back in to get a full report.

But after looking at everything a little more, it does seem the ST 117 would be the way to go. It's another 2500, but I'd probably have that much more into the 17 to replace the oil pump to the most recent design plus a tuner and and I've since read there are better cam options that work better than the se kit cam.

Pay now or pay later, either way. Just disappointed the ST is black, one this i really wanted to steer away from.

Thanks for the insight. We'll see where it goes.