[svxistentialist]

Thanks Tim

I'm very fond of the 'Bird, it does so many things so well, and the handling is stable. It would not be quite as fast as your Kwakser, but it's still stupidly quick. I'm often at 120 by the time I've revved up through the box, and I'm not talking Kms.

NSR 400! You are going back to the smoky days here man. Yeah, lovely bike, great design.

I think the VFR is beautifully finished, and in fact I traded up from a VFR to the Blackbird. Geometry wise and ergonomics wise the BB is a slightly bigger VFR with a lot more power. However I've heard so many complaints about the VTec engine I've no doubt you are correct.

My mate Joe used have an NTV650 before he went totally Beemers, and it was an absolute doddle to ride, plus comfortable and competent. I wish your Missus luck and safety with it.

I actually like the styling of the ZZR very much, but when I change my bike again I'm thinking of a Triumph Tiger 1050. Slower than the BB I know, but I'm going for comfort over WTF!!! this time.

Joe