Surely a nobrainer!
If you can afford a gen2 go for it! All those problems with the gen1 should have been ironed out. Ergonomics are better, brakes are better, styling (i think) are better. Newer bike, probably less milage and basicaly newer. Your so lucky to be able to choose!
I fell in love with my 03 gen1 at first sight, but my god have i had to throw a lot of my wages at her just to keep her sweet!
brave is another word for stupid!