The SPS clutch pack uses sintered (metal) friction material and has a couple more (thinner) plates but you can use the SPS or Stock pack in any bike as they are fully compatible, I believe there is a minmum/maximum pack thickness which you can alter with thicker or thinner steel (plain) plates - keep your old ones.
I have the SPS pack in my 916 and it works better and has lasted longer than the original setup, as you say it costs about $100 more - but worth the extra IMHO as the cheaper pack will slip easier and makes more squealing noises. although the SPS pack makes more rattling/hissing noises.