Hello DavidF,
help I am lost - who is RedBird 2? Have you anything to do with him or is this just a co-incedence?
Regarding the AN650 Executive - as far as I am informed this is the 2004 model, my dealer tells me since he still has a few 2003 models on the show room floor which he will try to sell before the next season starts and then in March/April he will order the new models for the new season and will re-arrange his prices for the remaining 2003 machines on the floor.
So I would guess that this tactic would also apply in North America with perhaps exceptions being made in those areas where it's "season all year round". But the main Suzuki Importer - be it Suzuki USA or Canada will have the final word as to when they will bring in and ship the 2004 models i.e. the Executive.
The only real difference between 2003/4 being the electrically retractable mirrors and the ABS the rest is identical. OK the mirrors are no technological break through but the ABS could be interesting for some people. Having said that there is a good case for getting a sizeable discount from your local dealer on the older (and not less worthy) model when the Executive arrives. It's worth thinking about anyway and perhaps delaying the buying decision untill then.
But "you pays your money and takes your pick".
Have a great day.