Gunny, my hand issue is due to a rugby career that messed up my neck / back fairly badly and I pay the price on the bike. I even got tingly fingers on my K1300S! And on my GSXR 750 I had a wretched time until I converted it to a track machine. I think 20 mins spent in total concentration mode doesn't allow for any pain to come though! I try as much as I can to ride with the legs I.e. support my weight through my core but I can't ride the Pani for more than 20 mins before I can start to feel it. Therefore, I don't want to do anything that might adversely affect the riding position that puts more weight onto the wrists. And to be honest the comfort factor is why I've never bought a Ducati before.
I hear mixed reactions to the comfy and race seat that it does lift you up an extra inch or two vs some say it's no difference?