I have a gen 6 vfr800. If it's luggage capacity you need, you can easily add Shad hard cases on vfr800. I have Shad 23s. I reckon you don't need vfr1200 , I have ridden all the way to Gaspe on this bike, it's all the sport touring you need.
Also, I met a guy who rides vfr1200 on a group ride, he...