Yes, I DID get the rear fender handholds (installed)--but again, I had to ASK for them. The dealer rationalized not initially installing them by saying that some buyers don't like them. For my purposes, I intend to install a rack and would rather not drill the fender myself. Plus, until I decide with rack to go with (and I'm leaning toward the "Burro" rack), I can use the hand guards to tie down my lunchbox.
And, yes, my bike came with MT21's.