Thinking about going from Gen1 to a gen 2.. thoughts?

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Looks as though I opened a huge debate lol.. I like the suggestion of having 2 bikes but if I did that it would have to be a Aprilia tuono as the 2nd. I just love them. couldn't use it for touring due to my height/mass limitations along with lack of garage space so have been unable to justify it.
Also I purchased an Impreza in November last year so Mrs would kill me. So alas I must be a 1 bike man.

I wanted an MT-09 but after sitting on one I decided it wasn't for me.. was hoping a Gen2 might be a good upgrade. I think for me it may be more of a sideways move? Went round Ireland 2 years ago on it and did 1400 miles in 4 days. loved it, very comfy even on the crap Irish roads. Gen2 will probably be rather harsh on the bottom when I do this years tour up Yorkshire way and the 3 national parks.
This trip is middle of May so I will have a think about it while trudge up the motorway  :lol

By all means keep the thread going, is a very interesting debate.
If I come along to any ride outs this year please do not be offended if a tall fat hairy bloke asks to sit on your Gen2  :rollin