just test-rode a FZS 1000 - lovely, but..

[mr self destruct]

Thanks for all the good advice.  The thou' was so nice to ride (apart from the apparent reluctance to turn) and I'm pleased that this can be made better with a few tweaks.  I will try a 600 too, since it might suit better as a first bike, ideally a foxeye if I can find one!

Pretty much what I'm going through now. When I've got a couple of years experience under my belt I'll upgrade to a thou. I've always intended to get a bigger bike and for the money I can't find a better one than the FZS1000.