IAN,I might be interested. But I am in Iraq until November. I am back in UK with my machine in Feb. So you can see it /ride it for yourself. it is T reg FE501. it has only done 15 hours since last major engine work and 6 hours since oil change. It is still a fast bike, and i think it is very reliable! I will be in Dorset, when i get back to Blighty. you may want too much for yours, and mine is still a bag of grins on the road! But I like idea of 650! Between now and feb it will virtually stay in pres.