IMO, short answer would be NO. I've owned both the MTAC & VM2. I didn't find a considerable difference in comfort. I actually preferred the MTAC in regards to that issue due to it being adjustable. I prefer little lower riding & more cant than the VM2. That's just a personal preference though. The overall appearance (i.e. workmanship, quality leather, etc.) of the VM2 is clearly nicer. I would go ahead and order the VM2 and test it out yourself.
Heh... If it doesn't work out for you, you can always sell it on EBAY for $500 bucks or so.
