Thanks Nikki, I'm not put off by big bikes having ridden pillion for the last 20 odd years. However, I've only been riding solo for the last few months so I'm aware of my limitations, I certainly don't want to bite off more than I can chew. ;D

My ex had a bandit along with a hornet, both are nice bikes. Looks like I might have to go sit on a few, methinks
ps. bit gutted to learn I'm now of an age where I'm considered 'middle' ;D