The expert is 700 more than the X. but you are right, 700 bucks extra is for the coated shocks plus 1 piggy back rear, hand guards and remote limiter. All the rest of the 14 changes should actually cut the cost of the machine.
Although I disagree with you saying to have them add the accessories because that forces people who might not want them to pay for something they don't need.
Went back and double checked, I saw $1200 the first time because I was comparing a 154" to the 165". D'oh. I guess it's not so far off. Also the 175" is available for the x package, you just have to go down and select the 3" track first then go back up and select the 175. What a dumb website.
And my point about accessories was just that... the expert seemed to be more about "accessories" out of the box anyway, I'd rather start seeing them include the safety gear that every "expert" on every forum says we should all be buying.