ok guys I want some comments.
I'm after a normal bike.
Nothing fast, nothing slow ... somewhere in between
I don't want super agressive steering (afraid of the slap

) and I don't want to get a sore arse/back/legs on long rides.
I want something I can commute on, do the weekend 500kms ride, and be comfortable etc.
The V has been a good bike, and very easy to learn on, with the occassional scare

and will be a fine bike for the wife
I've got my eyes on a 06 919 hornet .. looks like a normal bike, that I can push (when I get the balls) to have a bit of fun on. Has a 25 degree rake (not to freakish .. altho' a big change from my 35 degree rake on the V ) and I read BD's article in KR last night .. and he raves about it (taken with a grain of salt .. .coz it is a mag after all .. and he's not going to call it a complete piece of crap is he

)
I looked at a Triumph T'bird .. but would really like to buy new.
Bandits are also an options I guess .. I'll do some research today.
Anyway .. .I'd like to hear your opinions / suggestions / comments
I haven't ridden anything yet ... maybe next weekend
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