I see 1 mention in this 8 page thread that suggestion the saddle will need to be swapped. Who are these several people and what area ll the negative comments about this specific saddle?
The 1 mention I do see reads like a general acceptance that the saddle will need to be swapped out because thats what is often done with stock saddles.- And if you consider that the wheels are way too lightweight in terms of spokes for decent touring and you'll still need to swap the saddle it's a lot more expensive than just 2k.

I would be interested to read all the negative comments that have been made about this specific saddle. Please post them.

After you post all these comments, ignore them. Who cares what everyone thinks about something which is so individual like a saddle? What is good for one person may be terrible for many others when it comes to a saddle. Its why an inexpensive saddle is often times used as stick equipment...why would a company attach an expensive saddle when they can attach a cheaper one and keep the price lower since the saddle may be switched?
If the current saddle fits you, then great. If it is uncomfortable after 10 or 20 or 30mi then try some other saddles which would possibly fix what hurts and where. Bike shops often have test saddles you can check out before buying.