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It's by no means a daily.
I'm after a weekend toy only. Although current bike does the odd trip to the shops or a sunny weather commute.
Dreams of long trips around the country make me want something upright with a touring screen and the luggage options though.
Torn between fun and practical and don't have the budget for both.
PhilDAS-
Yeah, we are pretty much looking for the exact same thing.
I'm going for practical, and keeping the SV as the weekend whip, with outlook for more track days this year.
As far as I see it, even if I threw the cash down for the 675, I'd be perpetually paranoid unless it was under a garage tied to the ground.Also, just because it has a touring screen doesn't mean it can't be fun as well. My views were totally changed after renting a Multistrada for a few days. Coming off a bike after a whole day and being able to move my neck is a revelation.
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I'm after a weekend toy only
My 13 year motorbiking relationship has always been this. I've never relied on it being daily transport so have always had silly (sports) bikes that scratches that itch of blasting around the countryside at the weekend, for my needs I don’t want practical but something that makes me grin like a cheshire cat. Presuming you’re able to securely store it, it’s nice having something that represents ‘good times’.
Chak
jambon
I'd definitely consider the idea of two bikes. It's by no means a daily. It's really narrow, and at first unrealistically low. It's a harsh ride for sure, but once going, it was a marvel.
I spent time on it here and once out in Spain. It wasn't as fun in SE UK for obvious reasons, mainly road conditions.
Not sure I'll ever forgive myself if I don't own one at some point. They do have annoying quirks though.