Go try a Ninja1000SX. Don't judge it on the paper figures. If I only had 1 bike it would be my SX.

the new bmw r1300gs looks quite interesting too

I took at v4s multistrada out for a spin at the weekend
as thinking about reducing the fleet back down to just the 2 bikes and trading in the triumph and the ktm. so want something that will allow me some confortable travel, but also still a bit of fun

It was quite impressive, especially the electronics package, although these new bikes all sound far too quiet... you wouldn't know there was a 170bhp v4 between your legs
sports mode was bloody good fun tho.

although i dont think i will be buying one at this time, i cannot afford the S model and the standard one lacks a lot of the basic features i would expect on a bike of this type.
now going to take a look a few alternatives namely the adventure S and the 1200 tiger
any other suggestions?

I thought insurers were like casinos. It's virtually impossible for them to go bust. 

quite surprised to see this
https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/motorcycle-insurance-broker-mce-goes-administration
They were not the best insurer, although not the worst either!

perhaps they spent a bit too much money in sponsoring the likes of BSB?

Bike is now sold

BKS 1 piece now sold.

Now on Ebay

Now on Ebay

Now on Ebay